Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme
Associate Project Engineer (WDA)
Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Develop strategies that align with business imperatives
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.
Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations, remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.
What you will do
Assist in Electrical/Instrument/Mechanical/Utilities engineering and troubleshooting support with the goal to increase operational efficiencies and minimize maintenance expenses
Supervise maintenance technicians to support unit operations and/or run the utilities plant
Standby for any emergency repair after office hours, weekends and public holidays
Assist during the calibration of instruments, selection and installation of utilities automation systems
Work on the improvement of PM/PdM procedures and/or studies
Track and complete all compliance related requirements
Assist in installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment to adhere to site change control procedures
Assist in overseeing testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ) activities to be executed accordingly and in compliance
Manage maintenance related project schedule, costs and quality utilizing proper controls
Ensure that maintenance project deliverables are met and all associated documentation is established
Identify, execute and improve routine work activities
Support improvement studies to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy cost/usage and other cost‑saving/avoidance projects
Perform job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping
Establish SHE objectives for projects and lead the implementation of systems
Support utilities automation systems evaluations & implementation
Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance‑related matters, where applicable
Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors
What you must have
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Experience:
Preferably 2–3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry, including:
Process/facilities equipment operation, reliability and maintenance planning
Project management skills, including problem‑solving, developing and implementing technical solutions, planning and scheduling implementations, working with multi‑functional teams
Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodology and application of Lean tools preferred
What you can expect
Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well‑structured career path
A state‑of‑the‑art facility that delivers solutions to its customers worldwide
Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future
This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
PMETs or Mid‑Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
Open to a two‑year 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.
What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Skills
Automation
cGMP Compliance
Change Management
Data Analysis
Emergency Repairs
Energy Efficiency
Energy Saving Programs
Engineering Standards
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Healthcare Innovation
Industrial Sectors
Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement
Maintenance Management
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance Planning Software
Manufacturing Quality Control
Operational Efficiency
Process Design
Project Estimations
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Consulting
Reliability Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Technical Problem‑Solving
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., 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.
Employee Status Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)
Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 01/30/2026
Requisition ID R362014
Additional Note * 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.
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Develop strategies that align with business imperatives
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.
Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations, remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.
What you will do
Assist in Electrical/Instrument/Mechanical/Utilities engineering and troubleshooting support with the goal to increase operational efficiencies and minimize maintenance expenses
Supervise maintenance technicians to support unit operations and/or run the utilities plant
Standby for any emergency repair after office hours, weekends and public holidays
Assist during the calibration of instruments, selection and installation of utilities automation systems
Work on the improvement of PM/PdM procedures and/or studies
Track and complete all compliance related requirements
Assist in installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment to adhere to site change control procedures
Assist in overseeing testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ) activities to be executed accordingly and in compliance
Manage maintenance related project schedule, costs and quality utilizing proper controls
Ensure that maintenance project deliverables are met and all associated documentation is established
Identify, execute and improve routine work activities
Support improvement studies to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy cost/usage and other cost‑saving/avoidance projects
Perform job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping
Establish SHE objectives for projects and lead the implementation of systems
Support utilities automation systems evaluations & implementation
Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance‑related matters, where applicable
Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors
What you must have
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Experience:
Preferably 2–3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry, including:
Process/facilities equipment operation, reliability and maintenance planning
Project management skills, including problem‑solving, developing and implementing technical solutions, planning and scheduling implementations, working with multi‑functional teams
Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodology and application of Lean tools preferred
What you can expect
Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well‑structured career path
A state‑of‑the‑art facility that delivers solutions to its customers worldwide
Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future
This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
PMETs or Mid‑Careerist with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
Open to a two‑year 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.
What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Skills
Automation
cGMP Compliance
Change Management
Data Analysis
Emergency Repairs
Energy Efficiency
Energy Saving Programs
Engineering Standards
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Healthcare Innovation
Industrial Sectors
Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement
Maintenance Management
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance Planning Software
Manufacturing Quality Control
Operational Efficiency
Process Design
Project Estimations
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Consulting
Reliability Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Technical Problem‑Solving
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERE. Current Contingent Workers apply HERE.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., 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.
Employee Status Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)
Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid
Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 01/30/2026
Requisition ID R362014
Additional Note * 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.
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