Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Equipment Engineer

Location: 7 Gul Circle, Singapore

Work Schedule

Standard (Day Shift)

Monday to Friday

8:00 am to 5:15 pm

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting | Manufacturing Environment

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that has a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics, or developing therapies, we provide the technologies, services, and expertise they need to make a difference. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to work that advances science and improves lives worldwide.

Discover Impactful Work

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and compliance of Quality Control (QC) laboratory test equipment. This role supports day-to-day laboratory operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and maintaining equipment documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Working closely with the QC team, the Equipment Engineer helps ensure laboratory equipment remains operational, properly calibrated, and capable of delivering accurate and reliable test results that support product quality and manufacturing continuity.

A Day in the Life

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of QC laboratory test equipment.

• Execute preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Coordinate equipment repairs, including ordering and managing spare parts to support timely restoration of equipment.

• Maintain equipment service logs, maintenance records, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Partner closely with the QC team to resolve equipment issues and provide timely communication on repair status and follow-up actions.

• Ensure all maintenance tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.

• Support the introduction, qualification, and transfer of new QC test systems, including providing user training where required.

• Utilize established escalation processes to resolve equipment-related issues impacting laboratory operations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

• Assist the Quality Manager with assigned projects and operational activities.

• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, and applicable regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.

Keys to Success

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing scientific or laboratory equipment.

• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.

• Experience supporting preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of quality tools such as trend analysis and regression charts.

• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.

• Resourceful, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong attention to detail.

• Willingness to provide after-hours support when equipment troubleshooting or repairs are required.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed within a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

• May require prolonged standing, occasional lifting of equipment or components, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required to support critical equipment maintenance and operational needs.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plans, healthcare benefits, employee development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions help make a difference every day.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission while building a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.