Process Engineer (WDA)

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical supply support for commercial manufacturing of drug products and site performance enhancement. You will help transfer knowledge within the technical network and support continuous improvement across multiple process areas.

The role requires a technical degree and at least 2 years of experience in related industries, with strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills, plus good written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• Minimum 2 years technical experience in oil and gas or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Proficiency with problem-solving tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to site projects and transfers knowledge to the process team.
• Provides technical support to product, equipment, manufacturing and cleaning processes to address deviations and root causes.
• Supports routine supply manufacture with ongoing technical support to operations and improvement initiatives.
• Monitors process parameters, quality attributes, equipment and unit operations performance during manufacturing and cleaning.

Skills

Biotechnology

Process Engineering

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Minitab

SAP Service Management

Job description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation. The Process Engineer will provide technical supply support on the commercialization and manufacture of all drug products support to enhance site performance metrics and contribute to the global company technical network.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The critical responsibilities include the following but is not limited to:

• Provides technical guidance in support of site projects and responsible to transfer the knowledge of the project and facility to integrated process team colleagues.
• Provides technical support to product, equipment and manufacturing and cleaning processes in response to deviations, product complaints and adverse events to identify point of occurrence, root cause and corrective preventative actions.
• Supports routine supply manufacture by providing on going technical support to the operations function, participates in tier meeting processes and implement opportunities for improvement utilizing company production systems tools.
• Proactively monitors the performance of process parameters, critical quality attributes, equipment, modules and unit operations performance during manufacturing and cleaning.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in a technical field including Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in oil and gas or semiconductor industries preferred
• Knowledge of problem‑solving tools such as fishbone analysis, 5 WHY, logic fault tree and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of data analysis and familiarity with use of statistical software such as Minitab is preferred
• Good verbal communication skill and technical writing skill
• Attention to detail

This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs or Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

Required Skills:

Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

• Biotechnology, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, Chemical Technology, Customer Service Management, Lean Management, Life Cycle Logistics, Manufacturing Support, Operational Performance, Operations Support, Performance Management Tool, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Architecture, Process Design, Process Engineering, Product Commercialization, Production Planning, Product Manufacturing, SAP Service Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Technical Support, Troubleshooting

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.