Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

GlaxoSmithKline; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Singapore is seeking a mechanical engineer to maintain and repair various equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards. The candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience in fields such as pharmaceuticals or petrochemicals, as well as strong engineering knowledge. Opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment are offered, alongside the company’s commitment to innovation and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, chemical or relevant process industry.
• Must be able to work on shifts.
• Good knowledge of cGMP and facility validation for the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates fabrication and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Ensures quality levels and industry standards are maintained.
• Evaluates mechanical products for cost-effectiveness.
• Supports engineering solutions for equipment reliability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication skills

Education

ITC/ITE/NTC 2 or 3 in mechanical

Technician Diploma from Polytechnic

Job description

Site Name: Singapore - Jurong

Posted Date: Dec 15 2025

The successful candidate is to maintain and repair all mechanical and rotating equipment. Keep all equipment in the best operating condition and minimizing equipment breakdown and optimizing cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering: Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems.

• Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process.

• Oversees installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralised heat, gas, water and steam systems.

• Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.

• To lead / support implementation for plant modifications and plant improvement projects.

• To lead / support plant troubleshooting and equipment failure root cause analysis.

• To co-ordinate / implement maintenance activities. This will include multi-disciplinary activities with other maintenance teams as well as external vendors. Includes work planning for routine, non routine work, turnaround and shutdowns.

• To issue / receive Work Permit for maintenance and project activities includes creating and reviewing of Risk Assessments.

• To provide / support engineering solutions for problems related to equipment reliability.

• To maintain / support inspection readiness of the systems to ensure audit compliance with regulatory, safety and engineering standards.

• To use the SAP PM module for maintenance records, maintenance history records and information search.

• To develop / support standard work for technicians and perform Gemba and problem solving to ensure adherence and improvement to the technician standard work.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• ITC/ITE/NTC 2 or 3 on mechanical, with minimum 1 years working experience in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, chemical or relevant process industry.

• Technician Diploma from Polytechnic will be an advantage.

• Sound engineering knowledge of Mechanical equipment (Pumps, Mechanical Seal).

• Must be able to work on shifts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of local codes of practice.

• Effective team player, customer focus, self driven and the ability to create business solutions.

• Must be willing to provide support after office hours when required.

• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Good knowledge of cGMP and facility validation for the pharmaceutical industry will be an advantage

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