Junior Project Engineer - Mechanical- Pharma

EFOR (formerly Process Engineering Specialists); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PES International in Singapore seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to support life sciences projects with GMP-compliant facilities. You will design, install, and commission mechanical systems, collaborating with utilities and project teams to ensure quality outcomes.

You will draft URS/FRS, review design documents, and participate in DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ activities to ensure performance and compliance. Prior pharma experience is essential; a hands-on, quality-driven mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical GMP and regulatory expectations.
• Design and install mechanical systems with utilities integration.
• Draft and review URS and FRS documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).

Responsibilities

• Design and install mechanical systems for pharma facilities.
• Size layouts and integrate with facility utilities.
• Draft and review URS, FRS, and system design documents.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues.
• Lead commissioning and qualification activities including DQ, IQ/OQ, PQ.

Skills

Pharma GMP

Mechanical design

URS/FRS drafting

Troubleshooting

DQ IQ/OQ PQ

Job description

PES is an international services company providing Project Management, Construction Management, Commissioning & Qualification and Automation services to our clients in the pharmaceutical, nutritional and related sectors.

With offices across Europe, Asia and US, our core focus is on consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for our multinational clients.

This focus, and our people's experience in delivering consistent quality results for our clients over the past 20 years has been key to our success to date.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join us on a permanent role to help us deliver various projects in the Life Sciences Industry.

Key Attributes/Responsibilities

• Must have prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong understanding of GMP and regulatory expectations.
• Proven expertise in the design and installation of Mechanical Systems, including system sizing, layout, and integration with facility utilities.
• Ability to draft and review URS, FRS, and system design documents, ensuring alignment with project and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the capability to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment and process-related issues in a timely manner.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and qualification activities, including DQ, IQ/OQ, and PQ, ensuring systems meet performance and compliance standards.

We are currently looking for candidates in Singapore.

PES International operates as an equal opportunity employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other factors with no bearing to employment skills and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any background for this role.