Illumina

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer Trainee

Illumina
BiotechSingapore - Woodlands - NorthTechFull-time1 months ago

About the role

AI summarised

This is a graduate trainee role in manufacturing equipment engineering within a pharmaceutical or medtech manufacturing environment. The trainee will support maintenance, optimization, and reliability of automated equipment, while learning PLC systems and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

BiotechFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete all required training (e.g., cGMP, safety, work instructions) within the stipulated timeframe.
  • Perform assigned tasks in full compliance with cGMP, safety, quality, and work instruction requirements.
  • Uphold safety protocols, quality standards, and company policies at all times.
  • Maintain high standards of workplace organization and cleanliness through 6S practices.
  • Report and escalate any work-related or personal concerns promptly to supervisors.
  • Meet daily production schedules and performance objectives.
  • Support the team by taking on additional responsibilities or ad hoc tasks when required
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities and assist in less routine maintenance tasks under supervision.
  • Execute repair and recovery procedures to restore equipment and system functionality.
  • Learn and optimize equipment asset data within the ERP system to improve data accuracy and traceability.
  • Identify and update critical spare parts in SAP to ensure operational continuity.
  • Contribute to equipment performance improvement and reliability enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of electrical, electronics, mechanical, and pneumatic diagrams.
  • Commitment to compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety practices.
  • Ability to support the transition from manual to automated processes.
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to ERP system adoption.
  • Gain experience in troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Beckhoff, Allen Bradley).
  • Ability to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • High level of discipline, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Ability to work in noisy and chemical environments with appropriate PPE.
  • Visual acuity to differentiate colors for component and chemical identification.
  • Positive attitude, sense of urgency, and organizational skills.
  • Physical ability to safely lift weights up to 15kg.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics will have added advantage.