Engineer - Mechanical

Croda; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage supplement

Medical and insurance benefits

Flexible benefits

Leaves benefits

Training and career development

Collaborative and inclusive work环境

Job summary

Croda Singapore Jurong Island is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical to support maintenance plans, reliability, and continuous improvement within a chemical/process environment.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. You will contribute to a global organisation with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in plant maintenance, reliability, or project engineering in manufacturing/process environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment (pumps, piping, agitators, valves, rotating equipment, utilities).
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, planning and problem-solving skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor short-term engineering plans (0–12 months) to meet objectives.
• Provide plant/process troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain reliability.
• Analyze and resolve engineering issues with potential cross-discipline impact; seek guidance as needed.
• Lead or participate in hazard studies, process hazard reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support investigations and identify corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Plant maintenance

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for an Engineer - Mechanical.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Relevant experience in plant maintenance, reliability, mechanical equipment, or project engineering within a manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, piping systems, agitators, valves, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to safety and detail.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and monitor short-term engineering plans, typically within a 0 to 12-month timeframe, to support the achievement of objectives within the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Provide plant and process troubleshooting support to manufacturing assets, helping to minimise equipment downtime and maintain operational reliability.
• Analyse and resolve engineering issues that may involve limited or unclear information and could impact multiple disciplines, departments, or site activities, seeking guidance where appropriate before implementation.
• Lead or participate in hazard studies, process hazard reviews, and risk assessments for assigned plant areas, ensuring that engineering activities are carried out safely and in line with site requirements.
• Support accident and incident investigations where required, providing technical input and assisting with the identification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate technical information effectively and influence internal stakeholders at all site levels, as well as external engineering contractors, suppliers, and regulators on mechanical engineering matters.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and apply engineering judgement, creativity, and continuous improvement thinking to support design, development, reliability, and operational performance.
• Work under the direction of the line manager as part of the wider departmental team, making decisions in relation to specific and sometimes complex situations, with regular review, assistance, and guidance available.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package with annual wage supplement and variable bonus, where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.
• Flexible Benefits
• Leaves Benefits
• Training and career development opportunities within a global organisation.
• A collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Additional Information

This is a site-based role at Croda Singapore Jurong Island.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.