Assoc. Spclst, Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Purpose

Organises, plans, directs, and supports Production, Project, Validation and Maintenance activities in order that equipment, systems, and facilities are safe, efficiently utilised, reliable and meet cGMP, regulatory or production requirements.

 

Main Responsibilities

•             Assists in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (MEI) engineering providing troubleshooting support with the goal of increasing operational efficiencies and minimizing maintenance expenses

•             Assists in the support of unit operations and/or running the utility plant equipment

•             Supports the corrective and preventive maintenance for MEI systems

•             Completes compliance-related requirements

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

•             Assists in performing testing, commissioning, and qualification (IQ, OQ) activities

•             Assists in maintenance related project schedule, costs and quality utilising proper controls. This could be a sub-component of a larger project

•             Assists in the evaluation of design solutions and provide feedback for the project team

•             Assists in the scoping, development, execution and documentation of upgrade projects

•             Assists in process control systems projects

•             As part of a project team or Individually responsible for the scoping, development, execution, and documentation of small projects within the allotted timeline, budget, design requirements, and established quality standards.

•             Identifies, executes, and makes improvement on routine work activities

•             Assists in the assessment or improvement studies to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy costs or usage and other cost saving avoidance projects

•             Completes job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment, system, documentation, or housekeeping

•             Assists in monitoring the performance and implementing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc)

•             Provides technical support to process control systems projects. Works under guidance to ensure compliance with corporate, industry, regulatory and computer validation standards

•             Assists in the selection, and installation of automation systems

•             Assists with software development, configuration, programming, and documentation for various automation platforms

•             Works under guidance of Senior Engineer to perform system security back-up & recovery, managing electronic records and performance monitoring duties

•             Helps with developing technical procedures and related change management documentation

•             Participates in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP, and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable

•             Supervises and oversees Third Party Contractors, where applicable

•             Completes any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors

 

Technical Competencies

•             Develops an awareness of Engineering and Compliance standards through assigned tasks and training

•             Develops an awareness of the practical application of theoretical engineering knowledge

•             Develops an understanding of planning related to assigned engineering role

•             Assists in planning activities related to assigned engineering role

•             Assists in the providing of data to support risk-based decisions

 

 

 

cGMP Standards

•             Understands and follows appropriate training in cGMP principles

•             Shows basic knowledge of the principles and importance of cGMP regulations and Worldwide Quality Standards related to the execution of assigned work

•             Provides solutions to routine and a wide variety of problems ranging from simple to moderate in scope and complexity

•             Able to assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher level

•             Develops competency in root cause analysis

 

 

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/ Mechatronics / Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering) or equivalent

 

Experience:

Work experience required; Previous experience in pharmaceutical (preferred), chemical or semiconductor industry.

 

Other Competencies and Personal Attributes

•             Develops skills associated with providing logically structured, grammatically correct report writing

•             Provides accurate routine verbal and written communications

•             Provides and presents information in a clear and unambiguous manner

 

Required Skills:

cGMP Compliance, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Control Theory, Data Analysis, Electronic Records, Energy Efficiency, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Controls, Engineering Standards, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, GMP Compliance, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Planning, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechatronics, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Project Estimations, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Report Writing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Software Development {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

06/29/2026

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