Hands-On Food Manufacturing Engineer – Install & Own the Line

Performance Labs.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Labs. in Singapore is building a new food manufacturing facility and seeks a hands-on Engineer to join during equipment installation and grow into a key operational role.

You will work with the equipment manufacturer’s commissioning team, learn the line inside out, and eventually take ownership of equipment performance, maintenance, and process troubleshooting. You will also operate the line and train shift operators once running.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on engineering experience in a food, pharmaceutical, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the equipment manufacturer’s engineering team throughout the full installation and commissioning period.
• Learn the mechanical, electrical, and control systems of all production equipment in detail.
• Assist with punch-listing, snagging, and verifying installation meets specifications.
• Review and organise all equipment documentation: P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment datasheets, and maintenance manuals.
• Own the site maintenance programme: planned preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, and equipment history records.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimise downtime.
• Work with the Plant Director to optimise process parameters for yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage external contractors and service providers for specialised maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure all equipment complies with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate the production line as needed during start-up, training, and peak periods.
• Train shift operators on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
• Support the QC team with process data and sampling during production.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

P&ID interpretation

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Tools

PLC control systems

Calibration tools

Electrical schematics software

Job description

Performance Labs. in Singapore is building a new food manufacturing facility and seeks a hands-on Engineer to join during equipment installation and grow into a key operational role.

You will work with the equipment manufacturer’s commissioning team, learn the line inside out, and eventually take ownership of equipment performance, maintenance, and process troubleshooting. You will also operate the line and train shift operators once running.