Engineer (Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation)

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. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 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. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor. 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 . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 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 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: 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)