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 converse in Mandarin 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.

Performance labs is focused primarily on applying fundamental principles from chemistry, biology, microbiology, engineering, and the social sciences to the conversion of raw agricultural products into quality foods and beverage for Customer.

We also study the safety, quality, nutritional and environmental consequences of these conversions with the aim of providing our Customer with an affordable, safe, and sustainable food supply of high nutritional quality products.

Performance Labs is committed to the development of the best quality of different varieties of quality of food supplements to satisfy the ever-changing demands from the world.

Our Business philosophy are we do not seek merely to expand our business volume. Rather, we are dedicated to the use of our unique, innovative technology to contribute to the culture, benefits and welfare of the people throughout the world.

It is the intention of our corporation to grow hand-in-hand with our employees, encouraging and aiding them to reach their full potentials and improve their standards of living. We believe in making life better