Utility Engineer (Life Sciences)

Amaris Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting seeks a facilities/maintenance engineer to support operation, maintenance and reliability of critical utility systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot equipment, lead change-control activities, and coordinate maintenance with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 4–6 years in pharma/life sciences, hands-on experience with chillers, boilers, WFI, and clean steam, and strong documentation and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, or engineering in pharma/life sciences.
• Hands-on with clean utility systems: chillers, boilers, WFI, clean steam.
• Experience leading or supporting change-control for equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems in GMP manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for clean utility equipment and related systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Lead or support change-control activities for upgrades and new installations.
• Plan and review maintenance activities for utility equipment.
• Ensure work complies with GMP, site procedures, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Facilities Engineering

Job description

Job description

You’ll have the opportunity to work within our Life Sciences team, supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facilities and clean utility systems in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment. You will contribute to the safe and compliant performance of utility equipment, lead technical troubleshooting activities, and support improvements throughout the equipment lifecycle.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical utility systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Provide technical support for clean utility equipment, including chillers, boilers, Water for Injection (WFI), clean steam, and other critical utility systems
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for equipment failures, performance issues, and operational deviations
• Lead and manage change‑control activities relating to new utility equipment, system modifications, and project activities
• Support the planning, execution, and review of maintenance activities for utility equipment
• Ensure that maintenance and troubleshooting activities are completed in accordance with site procedures, GMP requirements, and health and safety standards
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance teams to maintain equipment readiness and operational continuity
• Review equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation related to utility operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and change management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other facilities engineering activities as required

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, or engineering roles within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience with clean utility systems, including chillers, boilers, WFI, clean steam, and other critical utility equipment
• Strong knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility equipment
• Experience leading or supporting change‑control activities for equipment upgrades, modifications, or new utility installations
• Ability to perform structured troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for equipment failures and operational issues
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, engineering documentation, and change‑management processes
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional technical and quality teams
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

WHY AMARIS?

• An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
• At Mantu, sustainability is part of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action and make a tangible impact. Every day, our teams bring our ESG commitments to life, from reducing our footprint to driving positive change within our communities. Through our WeCare Together program, you’ll be empowered to design and lead projects that create real social or environmental impact, with the company’s full support.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting isan independent technologyconsulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.