LEAD / SENIOR ENGINEER, PROJECT (TESTING & COMMISSIONING)

L&K ENGINEERING (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

L&K ENGINEERING (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. SINGAPORE BRANCH in Woodlands, Singapore, seeks a Senior/Lead Engineer to lead Testing & Commissioning for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and cleanroom systems, driving from construction completion to handover.

You will develop commissioning plans, review procedures and schedules, coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and handover, and document results for client turnover. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required to communicate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years for Senior Engineer; 8–12+ years for Lead Engineer.
• Strong experience in Testing & Commissioning and system start-up.
• Semiconductor/cleanroom project experience preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and schematics.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Testing & Commissioning activities from construction completion to final handover.
• Prepare and review commissioning plans, procedures, ITPs, checklists, test scripts, and schedules.
• Plan and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, integrated testing, and system handover activities.
• Perform hands-on T&C for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, cleanroom, process utilities, control systems, and other facility systems.
• Conduct system walkdowns, installation checks, equipment start-up, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated system testing.
• Check system parameters such as pressure, flow, temperature, electrical readings, alarms, interlocks, and control sequences.
• Verify system readiness before energization, start-up, and commissioning.
• Carry out equipment energization, start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and system performance checks at site.
• Troubleshoot equipment, control, instrumentation, and system integration issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, EHS, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and clients on T&C activities.
• Witness and verify testing carried out by subcontractors and equipment vendors.
• Monitor T&C progress and highlight delays, technical issues, and site constraints.
• Follow up and close T&C punch lists, defects, failed tests, and outstanding works.
• Ensure all T&C activities comply with project specifications, procedures, safety requirements, and standards.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning records, certificates, O&M manuals, and handover documents.
• Support system turnover, client training, final acceptance, and handover.
• Provide technical guidance to T&C engineers and coordinate daily site commissioning activities.
• Perform hands-on site work during testing, start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning when required.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

HVAC

Cleanroom

System Start-up

Project Handover

Troubleshooting

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

Documentation

Cross-functional Coordination

Fluent Mandarin & English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS/EMS

Job description

• Location: Woodlands
• Working Hours: 5.5 days per week (Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
• Willingness to commit to extended hours

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Lead and carry out Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities from construction completion to final handover
• Prepare and review commissioning plans, procedures, method statements, ITPs, checklists, test scripts, and schedules
• Plan and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, integrated testing, and system handover activities.
• Perform hands-on T&C for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, cleanroom, process utilities, control systems, and other facility systems
• Conduct system walkdowns, installation checks, equipment start-up, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated system testing
• Check and verify system parameters such as pressure, flow, temperature, electrical readings, alarms, interlocks, and control sequences
• Verify system readiness before energization, start-up, and commissioning
• Carry out equipment energization, start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and system performance checks at site.
• Troubleshoot equipment, control, instrumentation, and system integration issues and coordinate corrective actions
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, EHS, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and clients on T&C activities
• Witness and verify testing carried out by subcontractors and equipment vendors
• Monitor T&C progress and highlight delays, technical issues, and site constraints
• Follow up and close T&C punch lists, defects, failed tests, and outstanding works
• Ensure all T&C activities comply with project specifications, approved procedures, safety requirements, and relevant standards
• Prepare and maintain test reports, commissioning records, certificates, O&M manuals, and handover documents
• Support system turnover, client training, final acceptance, and handover
• Provide technical guidance to T&C engineers and coordinate daily site commissioning activities
• Perform hands-on site work during testing, start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning when required
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer level and 8-12 years or above for Lead Engineer level, preferably in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, advanced manufacturing, or other high-tech facility projects
• Strong experience in Testing & Commissioning, system start-up, integrated testing, system turnover, and project handover
• Semiconductor wafer fab / cleanroom project experience is highly preferred
• Good technical knowledge in HVAC and cleanroom systems, mechanical and process utilities, CDA, PCW, UPW and specialty utilities, exhaust and ventilation systems, electrical power distribution and control systems, BMS/EMS, and life safety systems
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, equipment data sheets, specifications, and engineering drawings
• Familiar with commissioning documentation, system turnover packages, punch-list management, and project completion processes
• Strong troubleshooting, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple subcontractors, vendors, and work fronts to meet project and commissioning schedules
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational project teams
• Able to work in a fast-paced project environment with tight schedules and demanding commissioning milestones
• The candidate must be fluent in both Mandarin and English to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Candidates with good experience will be considered for a higher role, and the salary will be commensurate accordingly