Job Vacancy at Singapore

Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Private Limited

We are a global, broad-based health care Company devoted in discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

With worldwide sales of over US$29.5 billion in 2008, the Company employs 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Located at Tuas Biomedical Park, Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Private Limited, manufactures a wide range of infant nutritional products to supply Abbott's fast-growing markets in Asia. It produces hallmark Abbott brands such as Similac Advance, PediaSure, Gain and Grow.

At Abbott, there is a world of inspiration that you can get from being a part of our team. Our employees are passionate about life, health care, and the contributions they can make.

As a dynamic and forward looking organization, we are always on the lookout for new members to join our team.

The Plant is committed to workplace excellence and to provide a work environment that enables all employees to succeed in their careers – and maintain a healthy balance in their work and personal lives. The working philosophy in the plant is based on a team approach, with an open and positive style, ensuring a high standard of achievement in a challenging work environment.

We now wish to recruit for the following key position:
Automation Engineer
(Singapore)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Automation Manager, he or she will:
* Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire plant automation and control systems (Process PLCs, Packaging machines and Line Control PLCs, SCADA, Batch System).
* Develop standard operating procedures and implement maintenance program for the automation and control systems.
* Support and execute automation qualification such as FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Validation, IQ/OQ/PQ.
* Provide support to resolve all automation related issues in utilities and manufacturing areas.
* Manage vendors' service contracts and support agreements.
* Drive Lean/Sigma continuous improvement projects/initiatives within the Department.
Requirements:
* Degree in Control & Instrumentation/Electrical/IT Engineering or equivalent discipline
* Minimum 3 years of working experience in Pharmaceutical/Nutritional/Food/ Petrochemical/Chemical plant or Automation industry
* Strong trouble-shooting, problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of PLCs (Siemens S7 and AB ControlLogix), SCADA (GE Fanuc and Wonderware), BATCH (GE Fanuc) would be an advantage.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. Qualified candidates send in your application to ani.singapore.hr@abbott.com or apply online by 3 July 2009 @: http://www.abbott.com.sg

(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)