Job Description
Senior Maintenance Engineer (WDA) – 2 years contract
Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In this role, you will:
Provide technical expertise for all the packaging equipment related activities in the manufacturing process and support Maintenance Technicians.
Execute maintenance, improvement, Packaging maintenance activities, ensure preventative maintenance is completed according to schedule requirements, and support equipment change control implementations.
Utilize technical skills to lead equipment and Utilities system deviation/atypical investigations, safety incidents and ensure effective root cause analysis is conducted.
Provide solutions to recurring failures by performing RCA and identifying corrective action.
Implement technical solutions to improve equipment uptime and asset utilization through use of Continuous Improvement mindset (Lean methodologies).
Responsible for improving the reliability of packaging equipment and maintenance processes by applying the principles of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Corrective Maintenance
Ensure resolution and timely follow-up of identified production equipment and facility related equipment issues, unplanned events, and new opportunities identified by Maintenance team.
Provide technical expertise and support the Maintenance Technicians for equipment breakdown, troubleshooting and recovery to ensure the timely and effective resolution of issues.
Ensure equipment breakdowns are resolved in a timely manner and update the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
Apply effective root cause analysis and troubleshooting Techniques to support the resolution of equipment-related incident and deviation/atypical investigation.
Preventive Maintenance
Ensure all planned internal and external Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities are executed and completed
Update equipment critical spare part list and set minimum re-order levels
Review existing maintenance RAs promptly and to develop new one when necessary
Compliance – Safety
Participate in and support the implementation of actions for Incident Investigations and Audits
Ensure required risk assessments, including HAZOPS, are carried out in a timely manner, recommendations provided, and implemented as agreed.
Ensure permit requirements met IPT maintenance activities.
Proactively review and challenge current activities to reduce safety risk for employees and quality risks for company’s products.
Compliance – Quality & Change control
Prepare SOPs and Job Aids to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and ensure PM related documents are generated and maintained according to required standards and frequency.
Ensure all deviations/atypical and customer complaints are fully investigated with any equipment related actions effectively implemented within the agreed time frame to continually improve processes, prevent waste, and eliminate rework.
Ensure all out-of-tolerance equipment findings are appropriately documented and investigated in a timely manner.
Support implementation of Equipment change by participating in impact assessments and executing field equipment modifications, including management of project schedules, resource plans, vendor coordination, and material purchases.
Prepare and complete IQ, OQ documentation and ensure that documentation meets required regulatory standards.
Equipment reliability
Utilize Lean Six Sigma Tools, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, and 5S, to support execution of continuous improvement and OE projects intended to increase agility, flow and throughput, and also to reduce cycle time and inventory.
Support development of a continuous improvement framework within the maintenance group and works with the Maintenance Lead to identify opportunities.
Lead plant improvement processes to enhance availability, reliability, cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the plant.
Collect and analyze data and follow up with recommendation to improve equipment’s reliability and reduce equipment failures. Work with COE’s to execute a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) plan and to share best practices and lessons learned, with objective of improving asset utilization
Participate in equipment/system-based Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and update equipment reliability plans
Self
Demonstrate leadership behaviors in alignment with our leadership standards such as a Focus on Customer & Patients, Make Rapid Disciplined Decisions, Act with Courage and Candor, Build Talent, Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity, Drive Result and Foster Collaboration.
Ensure both Operational Knowledge and technical Skill to the level required to discharge job responsibilities to consistently high standard
Demonstrate the inclusion Behaviors in interactions with others
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
3-5 years of maintenance work experience in chemical, semiconductor, aviation, oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
Knowledge and experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
Knowledge of parts inventory management, mechanical and electrical equipment design reliability principles.
Project management skill, including problem-solving, developing and implementing technical solutions.
Experience in HVAC and water system operation and maintenance principle
Professional Competencies:
Resilient and resourceful
Continuous learning mindset
Foster teamwork and cross collaboration.
Strong work ethics
Result driven mindset.
‘Can-do’ attitude
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide.
Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future.
This is a Career Conversion Program (CCP for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years of working experience
Singaporeans/PRs only
Open to 2 years contract
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Electrical Systems, Engineering Design, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Inventory Management, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Scheduling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Parts Inventory, Process Improvements, Process Manufacturing, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Safety Procedures, Semiconductors {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/30/2025*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.
Requisition ID:R358556