Facilities Engineer (Pharmaceutical)

FORWARD SEARCH CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Search Consulting Pte. Ltd. is seeking a site-based engineer to deliver technical support for pharmaceutical equipment, utilities, and engineering systems at project sites.

You will oversee installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning activities, and assist with IQ/OQ/PQ qualification as needed. The role requires a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical Engineering and a background in regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites as required.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support at project sites for pharmaceutical equipment, utilities, and engineering systems.
• Oversee and coordinate equipment installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning works.
• Assist with qualification/validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) where required.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, project specs, and safety procedures.
• Investigate and address technical issues during construction, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Pharma)

Tools

Equipment installation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support at project sites for pharmaceutical equipment, utilities, and engineering systems.
• Oversee and coordinate equipment installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning works.
• Assist with qualification and validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ, where required.
• Ensure site activities are performed in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards, safety procedures, and applicable GMP requirements.
• Investigate and address technical issues arising during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams to support smooth project execution.
• Track site activities and coordinate work progress in line with the project schedule.
• Maintain accurate site records, commissioning documentation, technical reports, and other project-related documents.
• Provide support for equipment servicing, troubleshooting, and system performance improvement when necessary.
• Assist with project completion, system handover, and close-out activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in engineering, site operations, or project execution; exposure to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with equipment installation, process systems, utilities, or mechanical and electrical systems is beneficial.
• Understanding of GMP, commissioning, qualification, or validation processes will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willing and able to work at project sites and travel to different project locations when required.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and clients.