Sterilization Associate Process Engineer

Becton Dickinson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid company holidays

Career development opportunities

Company transportation provided

Job summary

Becton Dickinson (BD) in Singapore is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support EtO sterilization operations, validation activities, and continuous improvement. You will work across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to ensure safe, compliant manufacturing for healthcare products.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration to optimize chamber utilization and cost efficiency while upholding ISO/FDA/GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Relevant internship or industrial experience in manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes, validation activities, or process engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 11135, or other regulated industry standards is advantageous.
• Problem solving ability to interpret process data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Singaporean(s) only.

Responsibilities

• Support daily EtO sterilization operations to ensure safety, quality, and production objectives are met.
• Monitor sterilization process parameters and review cycle records for compliance with approved specifications.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and support investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Execute validation and qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, requalification, and new product sterilization projects.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for optimization, improved chamber utilization, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient sterilization operations.
• Support preventive maintenance programs, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, validation reports, CAPAs, change controls, and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 11135, ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, and company quality system requirements.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor key operational metrics and drive improvements in process performance and product release efficiency.
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all environmental, health, and safety requirements related to EtO operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Good communication

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

Chemical Engineering Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Manufacturing Engineering Diploma

Biomedical Engineering Diploma

Job description

Job Description About the Role

Join BD and play a key role in supporting our Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization operations. As an Associate Process Engineer, you will help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant sterilization processes while driving quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support critical manufacturing operations that impact healthcare worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Support daily EtO sterilization operations to ensure safety, quality, and production objectives are met.


• Monitor sterilization process parameters and review cycle records for compliance with approved specifications.


• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and support investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.


• Execute validation and qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, requalification, and new product sterilization projects.


• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for optimization, improved chamber utilization, and cost reduction.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient sterilization operations.


• Support preventive maintenance programs, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.


• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, validation reports, CAPAs, change controls, and operating procedures.


• Ensure compliance with ISO 11135, ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, and company quality system requirements.


• Participate in audits, risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, and continuous improvement projects.


• Monitor key operational metrics and drive improvements in process performance and product release efficiency.


• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all environmental, health, and safety requirements related to EtO operations.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.


• Relevant internship or industrial experience in manufacturing environments will be an advantage.


• Knowledge of sterilization processes, validation activities, or process engineering is preferred.


• Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 11135, or other regulated industry standards is advantageous.


• Problem solving ability to interpret process data and identify improvement opportunities.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.


• Singaporean (s) and Singapore (s) only.

What's In It for You

• Competitive full‑time compensation package and benefits.


• Paid company holidays (public holidays, rest days, etc.).


• Opportunities for career development and growth.


• Convenient company transportation provided.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant Additional Locations Work Shift SG Normal Office 0745-1645 (Singapore)

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.