Senior Process & Project Engineer

ABBVIE OPERATIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to assist in the design and optimization of chemical processes, lead troubleshooting, and ensure system reliability in a cGMP environment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 6-8 years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills. Collaboration with external contractors and teams is essential, along with excellent communication skills. The role provides an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech facilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of process systems commissioning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and optimization of processes.
• Lead process modifications and troubleshooting.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Strong technical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Assis in the design, operation, control and optimization of chemical / biological processes.
• To be part of the commissioning and qualification effort of the process equipment and associated systems.
• Design, install and commission new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Participate in improvement efforts leading tohigher process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• In a cGMP environment, lead modifications and changes to processes and equipment, troubleshooting, deviation investigation, identification and completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Propose and evaluate modifications to equipment, processes and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhance company goals.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
• To actively seek avenues to improve operational efficiency accruing benefits to the Abbvie businesses in Singapore.
• Actively engaged in developing specifications for process equipment and assist in FAT / SAT of related equipment as part of the new build-outs.
• Participate and lead, when required, in all investigations (contaminations, deviations, and discrepancies) relating to the manufacturing process.
• Assist in development of systems that ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Provide operational support for the successful and uninterrupted operation of manufacturing systems used in manufacture of API and biologic products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• At least 6-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge coupled with hands‑on working experience in a pharmaceutical / biotech facility.
• Working experience in start-ups, commissioning & qualification of process systems in an operating plant is a plus.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well with teams including external contractors.
• Excellent team player willing to work for the common goal.