Career Conversion Programme (AnT) - Instrument Engineer

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Attach-and-Train) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand. 

The training programme is a 15 months of structured on-the-job training with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. 

For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

Trainee to be involved in:

• Carry out implementation activities for plant modifications, capital projects and other identified plant improvement projects in line with defined specifications, budget and qualification of facilities in accordance with site to approved procedures.

• Lead the troubleshooting in Instrumentation and provide continuous improvements to process plant

• Maintain the site equipment and facility to high GMP standard meeting the regulatory expectations such that the site is always inspection ready.

• Apply continuous improvement mindset and knowledge to perform 5S and optimisation of maintenance and calibration activities/ frequencies and efficiency.

• Provide input to the project team of capital projects as well as develop and implement the maintenance plan for newly installed equipment.

• Provide site inputs to the development of Engineering Standards (ES) and Engineering Policy (EP).

• Monitor and enforce compliance measures (including safety) within their specific discipline to ensure inspection readiness of plant, as well as participate as an audit team member in the conduct of audits.

• Supervise, develop, and motivate technicians to help realize their maximum potential so as to contribute towards achieving the objectives of the department.

• Contribute to the development of the annual operating budget of the section to ensure achievement operational targets of section.

• Responsible for planning and implementing plant maintenance, managing of engineering resources during plant turnaround and prompt resolution of breakdowns, including engaging external assistance.

• To support the development of facility master plan to ensure compliance to engineering standards, management of obsolescence and asset replacement.

• To support customer complaints and deviation investigations and ensure that all relevant engineering corrective actions are completed within the agreed timeline.

• Prepare and issue Engineering Technical Report and provide input to Periodic Reviews and Annual Validation Report to ensure timely completion of the report.

• To manage the site computerized maintenance system and its data / records to ensure that the information is accurate and inspection ready at all time. To provide reports from the system and used as tools for maintenance decision

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in the Control / Electrical engineering discipline

What you will learn:

• Instrumentation experience in the process / pharmaceutical industry

• Basic awareness of industrial standards

• Good understanding of local codes and requirements

• Familiar and understanding ofEngineering Standard (ES)

• SAP knowledge in Maintenance module will be advantage

• Effective communication skills

• Effective root cause analysis and provide relevant CAPA to prevent future occurrence

What do we offer?

• Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)

• On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals 

• Understand and experience the GSK Culture 

• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired

• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills 

• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore  

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.
 

How can I apply?

Applications are now open. Click on the button above to apply.

We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis!

Need help with your application?

Please email us at apac.earlycareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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