Lead Automation & Process Engineer - Manufacturing Ops

MERIT MEDICAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MERIT MEDICAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a process and automation engineering leader to drive value‑stream manufacturing objectives. The role requires hands‑on automation expertise, project leadership, and the ability to oversee equipment reliability and OEE improvements.

You will lead automation initiatives, manage cross‑functional teams, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards relevant to medical devices and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline, with 5-10 years of hands‑on experience in automation and automated assembly processes.
• Strong hands‑on experience in automation, automated assembly processes, and the design/development of tooling and fixtures.
• Knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations, Medical Devices Regulation (EU 2017/745), ISO 13485 Quality System Standard, and ISO 14971 Risk Management is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process engineering team to ensure seamless support to the value stream in meeting their respective objectives.
• To lead the engineering initiatives to ensure optimal machine up-time is available for production.
• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrade and assembly process productivity initiatives.
• Lead and manage engineering efforts that are needed to improve yield, output and quality. Ensure the PM and calibration activities are done as per the schedule
• Provide engineering expertise in achieving equipment reliability and process capability to achieve desired OEE metrics.
• Plan and execute equipment maintenance/upgrade by embarking on structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization.
• Work with cross functional teams (Techteam) to achieve equipment effectiveness through total productive maintenance program and process capability through process enhancement and validation.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Tooling design

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

MERIT MEDICAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a process and automation engineering leader to drive value‑stream manufacturing objectives. The role requires hands‑on automation expertise, project leadership, and the ability to oversee equipment reliability and OEE improvements.

You will lead automation initiatives, manage cross‑functional teams, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards relevant to medical devices and manufacturing.