R352122 Process Engineer, PTO - 2 years contract

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical supply support for the commercialization and manufacture of drug products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance, supporting manufacturing processes, and monitoring performance metrics in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Limitless opportunities across various manufacturing areas

State-of-the-art facility

Engaging team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in oil and gas or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills and technical writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as fishbone analysis and troubleshooting skills is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in support of site projects and knowledge transfer.
• Support product, equipment, and manufacturing processes to identify issues.
• Monitor performance of process parameters and quality attributes during manufacture.

Skills

Problem-solving tools

Data analysis

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Minitab

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Develop strategies that align with business imperatives
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

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

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are…

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for…

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.