Production Technician

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company in Singapore seeks a Production Technician responsible for supporting the production of high-quality instruments while ensuring compliance with established GMP procedures. The role includes leading a team of operators, ensuring the training and competency of staff, performing inventory management, assisting with defect analysis, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have a diploma in engineering with relevant experience in a regulated environment, strong technical drawing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 13485-2016 or CFR 21 compliance.
• Participated in relevant audits or inspections is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor in daily line operations.
• Lead Operators to achieve production goals.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Understanding of production bill of materials

Proactive team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Basic Electronics knowledge

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

NTC or ITE Certificate in relevant fields

Job description

The production technician is responsible for producing or supporting production of instruments products in compliance with established GMP procedures and ensuring products are of consistent high quality. Perform production activities and/or provide support to production operation, perform ERP system transactions, and support training of personnel assigned to Production Department.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assist Supervisor / Line Leader in daily line operations.
• Lead a group of 10 to 15 Operators to achieve the production goals and objectives.
• To arrange and/or assign the operators daily activities, ensuring that the operators are properly trained and competent in the assignment. Make the necessary arrangement for the operators to be trained.
• Update the training matrix and ensure the operators' training matches the current training revision.
• To arrange and perform daily and/or monthly inventory or cycle count.
• Submit reports that are related to the daily activities.
• Ensure assembly and testing activities are done in accordance with established work standards, cGMP, safety, Test and assembly procedures, and work schedule.
• Assist Technicians and/or Engineers in the 1st level analyzes of defective materials to determine the cause of failure and production yield issues.
• Work with supervisor and assist engineers to execute controlled experiments/ evaluation run to address equipment-related yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions in a production environment to meet production goals.
• Support process improvement activities to meet production goals.
• Perform any other similar and or related duties as may be directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure Daily 5S and Lean objectives are met.
• To operate basic software operating system
• Ensure compliance with all existing Quality management systems, company policies, ISO 9k/13485, cGMP, MDSAP, safety policy, legal requirements, etc.

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that aligns with the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, with minimum 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, or
• NTC or ITE Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years working experience working in a quality management system in compliance with ISO 13485-2016 or CFR 21 or cGMP production floor.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specification and data sheets.
• Understand production bill of materials in relation to production process.
• Working knowledge on basic Electronics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in completion of new product transfer preferred.
• A proactive team player.
• Participated in ISO 13485-2016 audit or FDA inspection would be an advantage.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation:

Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.