Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (WDA)

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY 

 

• To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.   

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and named one of the Best Companies to Work for in 2019 by HR Asia 

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years 

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technician will be joining a two-year WDA training program. The WDA program aims to support those who is willing to take up traineeship opportunities in biopharmaceutical sector. These traineeships will help candidates develop their skills professionally, equip them with valuable industry experience and allow them to gain a firmer foothold in the job market across various sectors.  

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

 

Critical responsibilities but not limited to:  

• Provide support to complete assigned work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. 

• Provide support and assist supervisor to manage the projects. Coordinates vendors and contractors on maintenance activities, such as equipment installation, servicing, testing, and commissioning. 

• Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts of equipment /instruments) 

• Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) roll out initiatives such as SOP, instructions, PM task list, etc. 

• Support cGMP supplier qualification process. 

• Support Contractor & Vendor management (Qualification, monitoring and documentation). Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable 

• Support Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc.) 

• Involve in brainstorming and simple diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and lead/perform investigations.  

 

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE 

 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Engineering, or Science or its equivalent 

• Min 1-2 years of working experience 

• Good working experience in Project Management, or Mechanical or Electrical & Instrumental sectors will be an advantage 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills 

• Strong interests in biopharmaceutical industry  

 

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 

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. 

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Animal Vaccination, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Brainstorming, Calibration of Equipment, Computer Literacy, Documentations, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Interpersonal Communication, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/8/2026

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