Senior Process Technician

Job Title: Senior Process Technician (1 year Contract)

Location : Tuas

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Technician to provide core process engineering support, oversee key equipment systems, drive continuous improvement, and act as a critical bridge between Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) and Automation teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Design

• Develop and maintain process engineering documentation, including P&IDs, URS, SRA, and FRA.

• Participate in design reviews, qualification activities, and HAZOP studies.

2. Validation & Quality Systems

• Support full life-cycle qualification and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT, and SAT.

• Lead and manage change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to process engineering.

3. Equipment Ownership & Operations

• Maintain primary ownership and technical oversight of SIP, CIP, Washers, and Autoclaves.

• Provide independent, expert process engineering support to ensure smooth, reliable site operations.

• Provide on-call/24/7 support for advanced troubleshooting, technical optimization, and risk mitigation.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Automation

• Serve as the bridge between MS&T and Automation, translating process requirements into automation EMs, recipes, and parameters.

• Support recipe testing and collaborate with automation teams to implement system changes.

5. Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Lead engineering-driven improvements focused on yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, and equipment modification.

• Step into leadership roles, represent the team in meetings, or provide limited resource accountability when required.

• Handle other ad-hoc engineering and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline. (Relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

Industry Experience

• Preferred Industry: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Fine Chemicals operating under strict cGMP environments.

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments with hands-on exposure to clean utility/sterilization systems (CIP/SIP/Autoclaves) and automated control systems (DeltaV/PLC/SCADA).