Engineer (Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation)

About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna®, to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The Opportunity

As the Engineer (Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation) , you will supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of instrumentation, controls, components, and automation systems. You will function as a project development member to install or upgrade equipment, schedule and obtain project material and manpower, support plant maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and automation performance.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of instrumentation, controls, components, and automation systems.
• Function as project development member to install or upgrade equipment. Schedule and obtain project material and manpower.
• Support the planning and execution of plant maintenance activities (including calibration).
• Strategize on maintenance, work instruction and methods to create effective preventive maintenance procedures.
• Analyze breakdowns, diagnose faults, and lead time of equipment repairs. Implement preventive measures to improve machine reliability.
• Work with reliability engineers to improve equipment performance (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and extend equipment useful life cycle.
• Oversee and control maintenance costs.
• Train and mentor technicians in equipment operating concepts and maintenance techniques.
• Support Plant EHS and Quality initiatives and targets.
• Support Automation activities including line sustaining operations and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for complying with Site Safety and GMP procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation aspects for plant equipment to ensure equipment uptime.
• Provide direction and guidance to Technicians in maintenance and troubleshooting matters.
• Review and approve calibration specifications against product and process specifications.
• Support timely completion of calibration-related investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate root cause analysis reports of major equipment and system failure and develop potential solutions.
• Review installations and assembly documentation periodically to ensure compliance with organizational procedures.
• Approve recommended repair works for major equipment and system failures.
• Establish technical guidelines for maintenance and alignment of robot motors, sensors and encoders.
• Optimize the motion, functions and routes of robots and other equipment and system components.
• Manage vendor service contracts.
• Prepare operation and maintenance budget.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene rules, and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or nutritional manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Good planning and supervisory, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) is an advantage.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is an advantage.
• High computer literacy.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, motivate and develop team members.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical or IT Engineering or related discipline, or Diploma with more than 5 years of relevant experience.

Location

This position is based in Tuas, Singapore . Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering

DIVISION

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION

Singapore > Singapore : SN01

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

How to apply: Apply via Abbott's career portal. Apply here: https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/Singapore/Engineer--Electrical-Instrumentation-Automation-_31165000