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The programme provides hands-on experience across Energy Engineering, Maintenance Engineering and Topic 6.2, with approximately eight months in each area.\nYou will work with Engineering Services, Operations, Quality, Automation, Reliability, Safety, Environmental and other cross-functional stakeholders to support safe, reliable, compliant and cost-effective site operations in a regulated biomedical manufacturing environment.\nRotation sequence, duration, assignments and responsibilities are planned based on developmental objectives. However, changes may be made to meet business priorities, project requirements, organisational changes and Engineering Services resource needs.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nRotational Engineering Development\nParticipate in three planned rotations covering Energy Engineering, Maintenance Engineering and Topic 6.2, with approximately eight months in each rotation.\nComplete assigned technical, operational, project and improvement activities under the guidance of the relevant rotation lead or subject-matter expert.\nDevelop practical knowledge of Engineering Services processes, site equipment, quality systems, safety requirements and business priorities.\nMaintain agreed learning objectives, development milestones, technical records and progress updates throughout the programme.\nPrepare and present findings, recommendations, project updates and lessons learned at agreed programme milestones.\nSupport effective handover of ongoing work when transitioning between rotations and apply learning across the three areas.\nEnergy Engineering\nSupport the site energy sustainability and energy efficiency programme in alignment with applicable site, global and Singapore requirements.\nCompile, validate and analyse utility, energy and equipment-performance data to identify wastage, inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities.\nSupport energy audits, opportunity assessments, option evaluations, savings calculations and preparation of technical recommendations.\nSupport the site computerised energy monitoring system and the monitoring and reporting of key energy-performance indicators.\nTrack energy conservation projects, implementation progress, costs, savings, benefits, risks and mitigation actions.\nSupport utility budgeting, consumption forecasting and the development of annual and longer-term energy-efficiency initiatives.\nCoordinate with Engineering Services, Operations and other stakeholders during implementation of assigned energy projects while minimising impact to manufacturing operations.\nPromote energy awareness and good energy-management practices across the site.\nEngage internal subject-matter experts, other sites and vendors to evaluate proven and emerging energy-conservation technologies.\nSupport assigned projects to achieve safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements.\nMaintenance Engineering\nSupport the planning, execution and close-out of preventive maintenance and calibration activities for assigned electrical, instrumentation, utility or production-support equipment.\nAssist with equipment start-up, shutdown, servicing, inspection, troubleshooting, basic testing and qualification activities, where applicable.\nSupport Quality Notifications, deviations and equipment-related investigations by gathering information, providing technical input and following up assigned corrective and preventive actions.\nParticipate in Engineering Services plant shutdown activities, including work preparation, coordination, execution tracking and post-shutdown follow-up.\nApply cGMP principles and Good Documentation Practices in the execution and documentation of maintenance activities.\nSupport reliability-based maintenance programmes, review equipment-performance trends and contribute to improvements in reliability, maintainability, safety, cost-effectiveness and work-execution efficiency.\nSupport efforts to reduce equipment downtime, repeat failures, maintenance backlog, waste and operational inefficiencies.\nWork with Operations, Quality, Automation, Engineering, Integrated Facilities Management, contractors and vendors to complete assigned activities safely, compliantly and within agreed timelines.\nMaintain applicable maintenance procedures, job aids, calibration documents and technical records.\nTopic 6.2\nSupport deployment and implementation activities related to Topic 6.2.\nAssist with QMS assessments, gap analyses and action tracking.\nSupport SOP review, revision and document approval workflows.\nCompile, analyse and present data to support project objectives and compliance activities.\nPrepare progress updates, reports and presentation materials.\nCollaborate with Quality, Engineering Services and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve programme milestones.\nSafety, Health and Environment\nMaintain a strong safety mindset and comply with applicable site safety procedures and standards.\nParticipate in safety observations, incident investigations, audits and follow-up actions where assigned.\nSupport timely completion of task-based risk assessments and other applicable engineering risk assessments.\nVerify that applicable permit-to-work, isolation and lockout/tagout controls are in place before maintenance work begins.\nIdentify and communicate opportunities to improve workplace safety and environmental performance and escalate unsafe conditions promptly.\nQuality and Compliance\nPerform assigned work in accordance with applicable cGMP requirements, site procedures and Good Documentation Practices.\nMaintain accurate, complete, traceable and audit-ready engineering records.\nSupport review and maintenance of SOPs, job aids, maintenance instructions and other controlled documents.\nSupport investigations into equipment-related deviations or atypical events when assigned.\nComplete required compliance and technical training within prescribed timelines and escalate potential quality or compliance concerns promptly.\nPeople Excellence\nDemonstrate accountability, collaboration, inclusion, safety ownership and continuous improvement.\nEstablish development objectives with the hiring manager and respective rotation leads.\nSeek coaching and technical guidance, act on feedback and demonstrate increasing proficiency and independence throughout the programme.\nShare knowledge, lessons learned and good practices with colleagues.\nBuild effective working relationships across Engineering Services and site stakeholder groups.\nACCOUNTABILITIES AND SUCCESS MEASURES\nComplete assigned rotation objectives and development milestones.\nSupport implementation of energy, maintenance, reliability and Topic 6.2 initiatives.\nDeliver assigned improvement, project or compliance activities according to agreed timelines.\nMaintain compliance with applicable safety, quality and documentation requirements.\nDemonstrate increasing technical proficiency and independence throughout the programme.\nContribute to operational excellence, cost optimisation, energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.\nMaintain accurate, complete and audit-ready documentation.\nBuild productive relationships across Engineering Services and site stakeholders.\nEscalate significant technical, safety, quality, schedule or cost risks to the appropriate manager.\nPerform other activities assigned by the hiring manager or rotation lead based on business needs.\nWHAT YOU MUST HAVE\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.\nExperience\nCandidates with varying levels of relevant experience are encouraged to apply, including fresh graduates, early-career engineers and mid-career professionals seeking to transition into biomedical manufacturing. Appointment level as Associate Engineer, Engineer or Senior Engineer will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, technical competencies and demonstrated capabilities.\nRelevant experience or exposure in pharmaceutical, biomedical manufacturing, general manufacturing, utilities, facilities, energy, maintenance, reliability, quality systems or another regulated environment would be advantageous.\nFunctional Competencies\nProblem solving and analytical thinking.\nData collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.\nProject management, planning and coordination.\nStakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.\nClear written, verbal and presentation skills.\nLearning agility, adaptability and willingness to develop across multiple engineering disciplines.\nContinuous improvement mindset and customer focus.\nAbility to read and follow procedures, technical documents and engineering instructions.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\nAwareness of workplace safety, engineering risk management, cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.\nThis is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:\nSingaporeans/Singapore PRs only\nPMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply\nOpen to two years contract\n\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nLimitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path \nA state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide\nHighly engaging team that aims to innovate the future\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nRequired Skills:\nAdaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Continuous Improvement Techniques, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Electrical Systems, Energy Conservation, Energy Engineering, Energy Performance, Energy Projects, Engineering Design, Engineering Principle, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Learning Agility, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power Monitoring {+ 8 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nIntern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\nNot IndicatedValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nNAJob Posting End Date:\n01/31/2027*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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