Equipment & Process Engineer

About the Role

We are setting up a new food manufacturing facility in Tuas producing microencapsulated flavour powders. The facility uses advanced drying technology, CIP cleaning, and cleanroom environments (ISO 7 / ISO 8), along with supporting utilities.

We are looking for an Equipment & Process Engineer to support equipment installation, commissioning, process optimisation, and ongoing engineering reliability. This role is critical during installation, FAT/SAT/PQ, and production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Installation & Commissioning

• Support installation, reassembly, and commissioning of drying equipment and ancillary systems.
• Work with equipment vendors and local contractors during SAT and PQ.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Ensure equipment is installed to specification and GMP requirements.

Process & Performance

• Monitor and optimise drying process parameters: temperature, vacuum, feed rate, and evaporation performance.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and support root cause investigations.
• Support product trials, process validation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain process parameter records and equipment performance data.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programmes.
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical spares list.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialised repairs and calibration.
• Support calibration and instrument verification.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure equipment compliance with SFA, ISO 22000, GMP, and safety requirements.
• Maintain equipment files, as-built drawings, manuals, and maintenance records.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs where required.

Utilities & Facility Support

• Oversee utilities: steam, cooling water, compressed air, vacuum, drainage, and power.
• Coordinate with contractors for facility and utility upgrades.
• Support cleanroom HVAC and environmental monitoring where required.

Safety

• Promote safe work practices and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety rules.
• Support risk assessments and method statements.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial drying equipment, spray dryers, or similar continuous process equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and SFA requirements.
• Able to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Able to speak Chinese is a nice to have.
• Willing to work on site and support commissioning activities.

KPIs

• Equipment uptime and reliability.
• Drying performance consistently meets specifications.
• Preventive maintenance completed on schedule.
• Breakdown response time and resolution time.
• Zero major audit findings related to equipment.
• Spare parts availability for critical items.