Assoc. Spclst, Engineering Intern

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. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Critical responsibilities but not limited to: 

Maintenance associate (Internship) will be assisting maintenance team to complete planned work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. Trainings will be provided by maintenance engineers. 

Key responsibilities: 

Contractor & Vendor management (Qualification, monitoring and documentation) 

Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts of equipment /instrument) 

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

Support cGMP supplier qualification process 

Preventive maintenance (PM) optimization for safety critical plans 

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

Qualification  

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma of Engineering or Science or Equivalents  

Experience: 

Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude 

Keen to learn 

good team player 

Strong problem-solving skills 

LEARNING OUTCOME 

Exposure to the inventory management process in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. 

Provide insights to the quality systems that supports the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. 

Exposure to cGMP environment of pharmaceutical industry. 

Experience the real time and process of engaging vendors and contractors for manufacturing environment. 

Understand the types of PMs available and the rigor associated with PM execution. 

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:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Operations, CAD Proficiency, Contractor Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Engineering Principle, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Experimentation, Healthcare Innovation, Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmacy Inventory Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Professional Engineering, Project Management, Project Manufacturing, Software Proficiency, Supply Management, Teamwork, Technical Communication {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

05/31/2026

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