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MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Singapore seeks an Intern/Co-op in Corrective & Preventive Maintenance to support equipment reliability and maintenance planning. You will assist troubleshooting, PM coordination, and data-driven improvements under supervision.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams, and exposure to high-regulated manufacturing environments. This is a fixed-term internship position with relocation considerations as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: 0-5 years in maintenance, reliability, or equipment support in regulated environments.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing is a plus.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical devices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting for equipment issues and plan preventive actions.
• Support maintenance planning to minimize disruption and ensure on-time execution of PMs.
• Analyze equipment performance and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist in change controls, CAPA, and investigations for deviations or incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on reliability improvements and asset health.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

OEE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical or related Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Corrective & Preventive Maintenance

Ensure timely resolution and follow-up of equipment-related issues, unplanned events, and opportunities identified during daily operations or maintenance walkthroughs. Lead troubleshooting activities for equipment breakdowns and process interruptions. Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance technicians to ensure efficient restoration of equipment operation. Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence of failures. Update maintenance plans based on equipment performance findings and failure trends. Ensure all scheduled internal and external preventive maintenance activities are completed on time. Review maintenance effectiveness and recommend optimization opportunities to improve equipment performance and availability. Support planning and coordination of maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption.

Equipment Reliability

Implement reliability-centered maintenance methodologies and asset reliability programs. Analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintainability. Ensure equipment downtime remains within operational and capacity planning expectations. Support reliability reviews, failure analysis, and asset health assessments.

Critical Spare Parts Management

Support procurement and inventory management activities to ensure critical parts availability. Work with supply chain and maintenance teams to eliminate risks associated with spare part shortages.

Deviation, Incident and Investigation Support

Support investigations related to equipment failures, deviations, atypical events, and safety incidents. Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Provide technical expertise during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations.

Equipment Change Control & Projects Support

Support implementation of equipment change controls and engineering projects. Conduct impact assessments and risk evaluations for equipment modifications. Manage project schedules, vendor coordination, resource planning, and material procurement for assigned activities. Ensure modifications comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

System Subject Matter Expert (SME) Responsibilities

Where assigned as a System SME (e.g., Purified Water System, HVAC, Utilities, Packaging Equipment): Act as technical owner and subject matter expert for designated systems. Support day-to-day system operation and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead system-related investigations, deviations, and change controls. Serve as the primary IPT representative for system governance meetings and audits. Support lifecycle management and long-term reliability strategies for assigned systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience Minimum 3-5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equipment support within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations is preferred.

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, FMCG, semiconductor, or similar highly regulated industries is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Asset Utilization
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Corrective Maintenance
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Systems
• Engineering Design
• Equipment Calibrations
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Monitoring
• Equipment Reliability Improvement
• Equipment Repairs
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Maintenance Audits
• Maintenance Engineering
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Operation Maintenance
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Parts Inventory {+ 9 more}

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): NA

Job Posting End Date: 10/30/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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.