Instrument Engineer Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for Singapore's advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme with GSK, gaining hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world-leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid-career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

For more information, please visit https://www.wsg.gov.sg/home/individuals/attachment-placement-programmes/career-conversion-programmes-for-individuals

Please apply for the role here: https://jobs.gsk.com/gb/en/job/437758/Career-Conversion-Programme-AnT-Instrument-Engineer

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

Employee benefits including medical and insurance coverage, leave entitlements and onsite cafeteria benefits

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.

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