Technical Engineer Trainee - Attach and Train Program

AbbVie; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Singapore offers the Attach & Train Programme, a 15-month structured on-the-job training within our Technical Centre team. You will provide technical support for biologics manufacturing, participate in process monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents and will work alongside experienced professionals to develop technical skills relevant to biologics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline; fresh graduates welcome.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret experimental data and apply routine statistical methods.
• Ability to research scientific topics independently and exercise sound judgment in selecting methods.
• Proactive approach to supporting design and implementation of improvements to routine procedures.
• Ability to work within established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for ongoing biologics manufacturing operations and improvements.
• Initiate, develop and execute process improvements.
• Serve as a supporting technical subject matter expert and assist with manufacturing support activities.
• Support technology transfers for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Address and resolve technical problems under supervision with troubleshooting and investigations.
• Perform standard data analysis and identify critical data for manufacturing processes.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities.
• Write technical reports and support documentation such as batch records and SOPs.
• Author batch records, SOPs, investigations, risk assessments as required.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Statistical methods

Data interpretation

Independent research

Problem solving

Proactive improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Attach & Train Programme is a structured talent development programme designed to build skilled talent for Singapore’s advanced biomedical manufacturing sector through practical, industry-based training that develops the technical skills and capabilities needed to support the industry’s current and future workforce needs.

As a Technical Engineer Trainee, your development will take place through a 15‑month structured on-the-job training programme within our Technical Centre team. You will work alongside experienced professionals to provide technical support for biologics manufacturing processes, contributing to process monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support for ongoing biologics manufacturing operations and improvement initiatives.
• Initiate, develop and execute process improvements.
• Serve as a supporting technical subject matter expert and assist with manufacturing support activities.
• Support technology transfers for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Address and resolve technical problems under supervision, including troubleshooting and investigation activities involving multidisciplinary issues.
• Perform standard data analysis and identify critical data for manufacturing processes and operations under supervision.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities.
• Write technical reports and support the consistency and quality of technical documentation.
• Author batch records, SOPs, investigations, process impact assessments, protocols and risk assessments as required.

What You’ll Learn

• The opportunity to grow with AbbVie’s expanding biomanufacturing operations in Singapore, supporting process improvement initiatives within the Technical Centre.
• Hands-on exposure to identifying improvement opportunities, analysing manufacturing data and supporting the development and execution of process improvements.
• Develop foundational experience in continuous improvement, troubleshooting and technology transfer activities for biologics manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing is an advantage.
• A foundation in scientific and engineering principles, with the ability to apply them to assigned tasks within established procedures.
• An analytical mindset, including familiarity with routine statistical methods and the ability to interpret experimental data and identify critical information.
• The ability to research scientific topics independently, evaluate problems of varying scope and exercise sound judgment when selecting appropriate methods and techniques.
• A proactive approach to supporting the design and implementation of improvements to routine procedures.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html