Intern- PTO Engineer

Job Description

PTO Engineer Intern

Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) is part of our Manufacturing Division, where we deliver cost effective medicines and consumer healthcare products to patients around the world every day through innovation, technical and scientific excellence. Our Pharmaceutical network includes professionals at over 40 locations engaged in providing technical support to new product development, manufacturing and supply.

PTO Engineers

As part of the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) team in Singapore, the PTO engineer provides technical support for the manufacturing and cleaning processes in the various manufacturing facilities at the site, along with equipment support for the main process technology platforms.

The PTO Engineer's main responsibilities are as follows

• Participate in technology transfer projects for introduction of new products or source change-related activities into full scale manufacturing
• Proactively monitor and improve the performance of the assigned equipment/module(s) or unit
  
  

operation(s), including the manufacturing/cleaning process steps performed in that equipment/module(s)

• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing/cleaning processes to understand the root cause(s) and prevent recurrences
• Provide technical expertise for equipment commissioning and qualification including authoring and
  
  

execution of qualification protocols, troubleshooting and resolving exceptions identified, and supporting new facility startup.

• Collaborate with shop-floor to execute continuous improvement of manufacturing and cleaning
  
  

processes, using Lean and Six Sigma tools

• Collaborate with Science and Technology network to drive improvements in technology and business
  
  

processes at the site, and within the Division.

• Please note this opening is for January 2026 and commitment of minimum 5 months or more is preferred
  
  

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Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Job Posting End Date

12/31/2025

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Requisition ID R346657