Maintenance Engineer

Novartis Pharma Schweiz; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance on critical pharmaceutical plant equipment, including pumps, agitators, vessels, and piping systems. You will work in a highly regulated manufacturing environment and ensure GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, performing root-cause analysis, maintaining SOPs and CMMS records, coordinating with vendors, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or technical field.
• Up to 5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of pumps, agitators, vessels, piping systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving with structured, data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting and analysis.
• Exposure to sterile or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive asset reliability improvements through data-driven maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain GMP documentation, standard operating procedures, maintenance records, and compliance logs.
• Manage maintenance activities and work orders using SAP Plant Maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Support equipment projects, commissioning activities, upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate vendors, safety requirements, and daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient site operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Asset knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive asset reliability improvements through data-driven maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation, standard operating procedures, maintenance records, and compliance logs.
• Manage maintenance activities and work orders using SAP Plant Maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Support equipment projects, commissioning activities, upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate vendors, safety requirements, and daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive asset reliability improvements through data-driven maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation, standard operating procedures, maintenance records, and compliance logs.
• Manage maintenance activities and work orders using SAP Plant Maintenance and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Support equipment projects, commissioning activities, upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate vendors, safety requirements, and daily maintenance activities to ensure efficient site operations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Up to 5 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of pumps, agitators, vessels, piping systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Exposure to sterile, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn, embrace new technologies, and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with asset reliability principles, predictive maintenance practices, SAP, or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Desirable Requirements

• Comfortable working with artificial intelligence-enabled tools and embracing new technologies to improve ways of working.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.