Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (WDA)
MSD·Singapore·Operations
MSD is hiring a Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (WDA) in Singapore. Posted 2026-07-23; applications close 2026-08-31.
Role details
The Opportunity
- Work in a culturally diverse, high-performance team with strong capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP), and named one of the Best Companies to Work for in 2019 by HR Asia.
- Join a premier biopharmaceutical company with more than 25 years in Singapore and over 60 years in AP.
Our Manufacturing Operations teams make our products. We work in manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset and strive for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technician will join a two-year WDA training program. The WDA program aims to support traineeship opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector. These traineeships help candidates develop professional skills, gain valuable industry experience, and build a stronger foothold in the job market across various sectors.
What You Will Do
Critical responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Support assigned work activities to completion, timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily.
- Support and assist the supervisor to manage projects. Coordinate vendors and contractors for maintenance activities, including equipment installation, servicing, testing, and commissioning.
- Support maintenance inventory management (spare parts of equipment/instruments).
- Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) rollout initiatives such as SOPs, instructions, and PM task lists.
- Support the cGMP supplier qualification process.
- Support contractor and vendor management (qualification, monitoring, and documentation). Supervise and oversee third-party contractors where applicable.
- Support Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives (e.g., audits, training).
- Participate in brainstorming and simple diagnostic activities for equipment failures to determine root cause, and lead or perform investigations.
What You Must Have
- NTC / ITC / Diploma in Engineering or Science, or its equivalent.
- Minimum 1–2 years of working experience.
- Good working experience in Project Management, or Mechanical or Electrical & Instrumental sectors is an advantage.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong interest in the biopharmaceutical industry.
What You Can Expect
- Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
- A state-of-the-art facility delivering solutions to customers worldwide.
- A highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to delivering high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Required Skills
- Accountability
- Animal Vaccination
- Biopharmaceutical Industry
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Brainstorming
- Calibration of Equipment
- Computer Literacy
- Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Inventory Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Quality Control
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Process Optimization
- Production Reports
- Production Scheduling
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
Employment Details
- Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
- Relocation: Domestic
- VISA Sponsorship: No
- Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
- Shift: Not Indicated
- Valid Driving License: No
- Hazardous Material(s): No
- Job Posting End Date: 08/31/2026
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