Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking to contribute to life-saving pharmaceutical manufacturing? MSD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their Singapore manufacturing hub. This role is ideal for technically proficient individuals who thrive in high-performance, safety-conscious environments and want to make a tangible impact on global healthcare.
About the Company
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the U.S. and Canada, has been innovating for over a century to deliver medicines and vaccines for some of the world’s most challenging diseases. With more than 25 years in Singapore and over 60 years in the Asia Pacific region, MSD combines cutting-edge manufacturing facilities with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Their Singapore site serves as a regional hub in a globally interconnected manufacturing network dedicated to delivering reliable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals to patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Technician, your key duties will include:
- Perform engineering and maintenance activities for installation, modification, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and upkeep of equipment/systems
- Operate and maintain utilities and production support equipment efficiently
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance for MEI systems and facilities
- Troubleshoot PLC, BMS, EMS, and FAS systems and perform basic machining/fabrication
- Coordinate equipment shutdowns, start-ups, and inspections
- Maintain spares, parts storage, and equipment documentation
- Support testing, commissioning, and qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Execute CMMS work instructions and ensure compliance with cGMP and safety standards
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reduce energy costs, and support cost-saving initiatives
- Supervise third-party contractors as required
- Participate in SHE, business compliance, and audit initiatives
Requirements
- Diploma/ITC/NTC in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance or related fields
- Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or semiconductor industries preferred
- PUB electrician license (advantageous)
- Fitting and welding skills (advantageous)
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
- Ability to prepare simple reports and communicate clearly
Skills
- Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting
- Preventive and corrective maintenance skills
- PLC, BMS, EMS, and FAS system understanding
- Equipment calibration and fabrication skills
- Teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication
- Attention to detail and adherence to safety standards
- Time management and organizational skills
Desired Knowledge
- Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and worldwide quality standards
- Utilities, production support systems, and industrial instrumentation
- Equipment commissioning, qualification, and operational validation
- Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) improvement initiatives
- Continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing
Benefits
- Work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with global impact
- Career growth opportunities across various areas in manufacturing
- Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Collaborative, culturally diverse, and high-performance team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to products that improve and save lives worldwide
- Structured career path with limitless learning and development possibilities
- Inclusion in a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
