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Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA)
full-timeSingapore

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Location

Singapore

Type

full-time

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Job Description

Tech, Maintenance (WDA) 2 year contract

  • 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.


 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide support for calibration of instruments and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans, as requested.

 • Responsible for written documentation of activities.

• Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans.

 • Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.

• Provides support to complete work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily.

 • Provides troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions

• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours / weekends and public holidays.

 • Operates and maintains production support equipment efficiently and reliably to support production activities.

 • Performs and coordinates equipment shutdown, startup, swing over, and equipment servicing and inspection

• Identifies, executes and reports improvement on routine work activities

 • Participates in the improvement to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects.

• Performs jobs assigned by Maintenance Lead pertaining to installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment, with adherence to site change control procedures or minor projects

 • Performs testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ) activities.

 • Carries out Safety, Health, and Environment improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc.) and submit recommendation.

• Performs job assignments by Maintenance Lead pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping.

• Executes CMMS Work Instruction from process plants (e.g. leakages, replace faulty part, troubleshooting, repair).

 • Participate in Safety, Health, and Environment, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.

 • Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.

• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor / Manager cGMP Standards Understands and follows proper cGMP principles and our company quality guidelines and policies related to the execution of assigned work.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

 • Use tools like Real time problem solving (RTPS), Fishbone or 5 Whys to solve problem

 • Assesses simple issues and suggest paths towards resolution

• Able to properly assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher-level Leading Self or Others, and Department

• Works with minimum direct supervision

 • Trains and guides technicians in the day/shift teams

• Seeks advice in personal and professional development

• Apply inclusive behavior in the work environment and day to day activity

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:


 

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrument & Control or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent

 • PUB electrician's license will be an advantage

 • Min 5 years of working experience in electrical/instrumentation in the Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical or related industries

 • Good working experience in Electrical & Instrumental discipline will be an advantage

• Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practice is an advantage


 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:

Calibration Management Software, Calibration Management Software, Calibration of Equipment, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, Energy Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Failure Analysis, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Safety, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Scheduling, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Mechatronics, Pneumatics, Preventive Maintenance, Production Operations, Production Scheduling {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

02/28/2026

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Other facts

Tech stack
Calibration Management Software,Electrical Engineering,Electrical Maintenance,Emergency Repairs,Energy Efficiency,Equipment Maintenance,Equipment Troubleshooting,GMP Compliance,Good Manufacturing Practices,Health Safety,Maintenance Processes,Preventive Maintenance,Production Operations,Mechanical Engineering,Mechanical Maintenance,Mechatronics

About MSD

At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.msd.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Electrical Maintenance Technician will provide support for calibration of instruments and preventative maintenance plans, ensuring timely and efficient completion of work activities. They will also troubleshoot equipment failures and perform emergency repairs as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA) do at MSD?

As a Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA) at MSD, you will: the Electrical Maintenance Technician will provide support for calibration of instruments and preventative maintenance plans, ensuring timely and efficient completion of work activities. They will also troubleshoot equipment failures and perform emergency repairs as needed..

Why join MSD as a Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA)?

MSD is a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company.

Is the Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA) position at MSD remote?

The Electrical Maintenance Technician (WDA) position at MSD is based in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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