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Assoc. Spclst, Engineering

CompanyMSD
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The maintenance associate will assist the team in completing planned work activities, managing contractors, and overseeing maintenance inventory. They will also support quality system improvement programs and preventive maintenance optimization within a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
41139
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY 

To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of 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 the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years 

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving 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. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Critical responsibilities but not limited to: 

Maintenance associate (Internship) will be assisting maintenance team to complete planned work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. Trainings will be provided by maintenance engineers. 

Key responsibilities: 

Contractor & Vendor management (Qualification, monitoring and documentation) 

Support maintenance inventory management (Spare parts of equipment /instrument) 

Support quality system improvement program (QSIP) roll out initiatives such as SOP, instructions, PM task list, etc. 

Support cGMP supplier qualification process 

Preventive maintenance (PM) optimization for safety critical plans 

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

Qualification  

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma of Engineering or Science or Equivalents  

Experience: 

Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude 

Keen to learn 

good team player 

Strong problem-solving skills 

LEARNING OUTCOME 

Exposure to the inventory management process in pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. 

Provide insights to the quality systems that supports the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. 

Exposure to cGMP environment of pharmaceutical industry. 

Experience the real time and process of engaging vendors and contractors for manufacturing environment. 

Understand the types of PMs available and the rigor associated with PM execution. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.   

A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide  

Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future 

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. 

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Operations, CAD Proficiency, Contractor Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Engineering Principle, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Experimentation, Healthcare Innovation, Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmacy Inventory Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Professional Engineering, Project Management, Project Manufacturing, Software Proficiency, Supply Management, Teamwork, Technical Communication {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

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:

07/31/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Key Skills
Contractor ManagementInventory ManagementPreventive MaintenancePharmaceutical ManufacturingQuality System ImprovementcGMPProcess OptimizationData AnalysisEngineering StandardsTechnical CommunicationProject ManagementSupply ManagementTeamworkProblem-solvingSoftware ProficiencyCAD Proficiency
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringHealthcareScience & Research