Job Description:

• In charge of performing quality assurance functions with regard to the product, process and maintain quality management system while ensuring compliance with all customers’ requirements
• Responsible for reviewing and revising quality procedures and quality control instructions
• Liaise with customers / vendors / suppliers on non-conformance activities, perform root cause analysis and determine effective corrective actions to reduce or eliminate the cost of poor quality
• In charge of performing internal audits to evaluate quality system, products, and processes
• In charge of performing vendors’ and on-site audits as required
• Drive down monthly Cost of Poor Quality/ scrap

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering / other relevant disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in QMS, AS9100, NADCAP

To submit your application, please apply online to apply@rn-care.com or call +(65) 6513 5697 for private and confidential discussion.

Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.

RN Care Pte. Ltd

EA License No: 17C8900

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Snapshot
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Company: Wyeth Nutritionals, Singapore

Type of role: Permanent

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.'

As a Senior E&A Engineer, you will be responsible to provide support for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Electricity and Automation (E&A) professional and technical operational activities and participation in CAPEX projects; doing so in line with corporate guidelines, enforcing that all MES-E&A activities enhance business objectives, product quality and plant operation/performance while ensuring that people health and safety, product safety, and environment are never compromised.

A day in the life of a Senior E&A Engineer...

Excel in Industrialisation:
Participates in Capital Investments projects in the factory ensuring that the technical solution follows corporate and market standards and is delivered with the expected quality, being on time and in budget. Responsibilities include: the preparation of the user and technical specifications, coordinating the requirements of the main users (production, quality, etc.), the follow up of the solution development, the pre-test, implementation and training of operators and maintenance crews. Must fully understand the technical details of the MES-E&A solutions in all projects.

Product and Process Mastership:
MES-E&A engineers play a key role in the continuous improvement of our factories through mastering the process and product characteristics. The MES-E&A engineer must have a deep insight of the processes, and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or efficiency while protecting the technological know how and competitive advantage.

Manage existing assets:
Ensure Process and Equipment Safety for people, products and environment and that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations. Participates in the implementation of engineering tools at site level (i.e. NSAT, NEST, AMM, etc.), and in the M&I activities in the factory ensuring realibility of the assets.

Functional Guidance:
Execute the strategy of the market in terms of MES, Electricity and Automation in alignment with corporate standards best engineering practices.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 5 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience
• Personnel Supervision (of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties)
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Electrical and Automation areas)
• Participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s)
• Self Management following defined KPIs/Objectives, and proactively tracking them
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required

Responsibilities:

• In charge of managing and supporting planning and procurement of medical, non-medical equipment, and furniture
• Plan and lead user workgroups by organising regular meeting sessions, setting goals and targets, facilitating useful and productive discussions, guiding user departments, as well as reviewing performance indicators and work plans
• Responsible for budgetary planning and control, ensuring that the development keeps within budget
• Work closely with user department and various stakeholders in the preparation of medical, non-medical equipment and furniture specifications for tenders
  Provide recommendation to users based on technical compliance of medical, non-medical equipment and furniture in tender submissions
• Attach to Group team to familiarise with Group BME policies and procedures through supporting the daily operations to align with organisation and regulatory requirements
• Liaise and manage external contractors on service and tender commitment issues Provide technical advisory to end users and senior management on medical, non-medical equipment and furniture related issues
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Min Diploma in Electronics or relevant Engineering
• Min 5 years of experience in service and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Experience in Healthcare/Hospitals

To submit your application, please apply online to apply@rn-care.com or call +(65) 6513 5697 for private and confidential discussion.

Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.

RN Care Pte. Ltd
EA License No: 17C8900

Tender Management:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tenders for various marine civil construction projects, including reclamation, dredging, port development, and infrastructure projects.
• Analyse and interpret tender documents, including project specifications, scope of work, conditions, and contractual requirements.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as when required.
• Develop comprehensive construction sequence and bid strategies under the guidance of the Tender Manager.
• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, quantity surveying, finance, contracts, and operations) during tender preparation.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and risk assessments within tenders.
• Assist in preparing and presenting tender proposals, including cost estimates, schedules, and methodology for internal review and approval.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating tender submission documents, ensuring that all contractual, legal, and technical and operational aspects are addressed before submission.

Post-Tender Activities:

• Participate and support post-tender presentation, interview, and clarifications with clients as when required.
• Assist in conducting complete and quality handover to project management team (successful tender).
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• Possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of working experience.
• Relevant experience in marine civil construction projects (e.g., dredging, reclamation, port, and coastal infrastructure works) will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and relevant construction planning / management software.
• Familiarity with local regulations, standards, and bidding processes

Job Responsibilities:

· Assist Project Manager on project matters.

· Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors and clients on site matters.

· Execute, monitor and ensure the project completed on time.

· Maintain work quality according to specification and requirement.

· Check drawing for accuracy and completeness for construction.

· Maintain inspection records of works, materials and all completed works.

· Implement cost control measures to meet project budget.

· Ensure the site operations comply with project quality plan, environmental and

occupational safety and health.

· Ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior(s).

Job Requirements:

· Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

· Has experience in infrastructure projects

· Possess skill, knowledge and ability to supervise and manage project effectively communication skills

Mon to Sat / 8am - 6pm
At least 15years experiences

1. PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

2. PREPARATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR’S CONTRACTS

3. SITE SUPERVISION AND PROGRESS MONITORING

4. EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL ARRANGEMENT, DELIVERY & CHECKING

5. SITE CO-ORDINATION MEETING

6. PREPARATION OF DAILY REPORTS, MONTHLY REPORTS, PURCHASE ORDERS & DELIVERY ORDERS

7. PREPARATION OF BUDGETARY AND CONTROL

8. PREPARATION OF SITE PROGRESS CLAIM

9. SAFETY

10. WORK QUALITY CONTROL

11. PREPARATION OF OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

12. COMMISSIONING, PREPARATION AND MONITORING

13 PREPARATION OF AS-BUILT DRAWING

14. PREPARATION OF COST ESTIMATION

Job Description

• Manage the company’s projects
• Coordinate between client, company, factory and work site staff
• Work on ensuring good quality and maintain delivery schedules
• Liaise with QA/QC for the third party/client inspections, class survey certification, etc

Requirements

• Degree in structural / marine / naval architecture / civil / mechanical engineering
• Min 4 years of working experience in similar industry
• Good written and spoken English
• Experience in quality assurance and project management, preferably in the construction, marine, or offshore industry
• Leadership qualities expected
• Able to plan and manage project independently
• Come and convince us why you are the best person for the job

Responsibilities:

• Assist the project manager with on and off site meeting pertaining to the technical issues
• Responsible for submission of Architectural samples, shops drawing and other related documents to the consultants or authorities
• Coordinate and monitor work progress at site including periodical site inspection and attending meetings during course of construction of project
• Proven problem solving and achievements work progress according to the work schedule
• Site supervision and able to coordinate well with sub-contractors, RE and RTO

Requirements:

• Candidate must at least a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Min 5 year relevant experience in the related field for this position
• Be able to work independently with minimum guidance
• Good team player, keen desire to learn, contribute, advance and progress with the company

Scope  

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Ambiq, you will lead the development, integration, and verification of the AmbiqSuite SDK for common IP blocks across Ambiq’s advanced SoC and emulation platforms.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional experts throughout the IC development lifecycle, including SoC Architecture, IC Design, Production, Applications, and Customer Enablement teams. Your work will play a key role in enabling customers to successfully develop and deploy products on Ambiq’s latest SoC platforms.

The successful candidate should be a fast learner, results-driven, self-motivated, and collaborative team player with an “always learning” mindset. You should bring strong hands-on experience in low-level embedded C programming and be comfortable working in a lab environment, performing hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.

This role is responsible for extending the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and device drivers within the SDK to support new platforms, while continuously improving SDK features, quality, and content. You will also contribute to expanding SDK support for new MCU family members as they are introduced.

Responsibilities 

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of HAL interfaces for MCU common blocks, including data movement engines, clock management, power management, and MCU control.
• Design, develop, and maintain software examples and test cases for MCU common blocks.
• Play a key role in pre-silicon verification on FPGA platforms and in post-silicon bring-up, verification, and debug, focusing on MCU cores and common blocks.
• Develop and maintain real-time operating system ports for Ambiq MCUs.
• Collaborate with and support design verification (DV) and validation engineers, field engineers, and key customers as needed.

Qualifications 

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer should have strong experience in the design, development, and use of HAL and BSP libraries for MCU-based products. Experience with embedded applications for wearable devices is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have extensive hands-on experience developing for and debugging on Arm-based platforms.

• MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or other related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of Arm Cortex-M architectures.
• Proven experience developing embedded MCU software in C and assembly for Arm Cortex-M processors.
• Strong understanding of embedded RTOS concepts and development; FreeRTOS experience preferred.
• Experience with at least one MCU IDE for ARM, such as Keil, IAR, Eclipse, Ozone, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of common MCU peripherals and interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for system bring-up and debugging.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with source code version control systems, including Git.
• Good understanding of software testing and test automation principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex system-level hardware and software issues.
• Experience with scripting languages is required; Python experience is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with solid technical documentation ability.

UroMedTech is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of software systems for AI-assisted robotic surgical platforms.

The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to software architecture design, integration of robotics and imaging systems, and the implementation of scalable software infrastructure.

This role also supports the adoption of modern engineering workflows, including AI-assisted development tools and automated engineering pipelines, to improve team productivity and software quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core software components for robotic surgical systems.
• Lead development of C++/Python application modules and system architecture.
• Develop software interfaces between robotics hardware, medical imaging systems, and application software.
• Collaborate with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and clinical teams to deliver integrated systems.
• Ensure software quality through architecture design, testing strategies, and code review.
• Guide adoption of AI-assisted development workflows including coding assistants, automated testing, and CI/CD automation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making.
• Maintain high standards for documentation, maintainability, and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, system design, and performance optimization.
• Experience building complex software systems or real-time applications.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Qt framework.
• Experience with VTK or advanced visualization pipelines.
• Experience with ROS / ROS2 robotics frameworks.
• Experience with CUDA or GPU computing.
• Familiarity with medical device software standards (IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
• Experience with medical imaging frameworks such as ITK or 3D Slicer.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production systems.

Engineering Culture

At UroMedTech we emphasize:

• Strong engineering fundamentals and clean software design.
• Collaboration between robotics, AI, and clinical teams.
• Adoption of AI-assisted development workflows.
• Continuous learning and experimentation with new engineering tools.

We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Senior Design Engineer(Electrical) for one of our clients, a well-established and reputable leader in the industrial and engineering services sector. This person will specialize in the customized electrical design of diesel generator sets, synchronization systems, switchgear, and advanced control systems. You will be responsible for the full design lifecycle— from initial conceptualization and BOM creation to factory production support and site troubleshooting—ensuring seamless integration with industry equipment such as BMS and power protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

·       Design & Engineering: Develop comprehensive electrical drawings, accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), and technical documentation required for high-quality factory fabrication.

·       Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to international ISO standards and specific regional regulatory requirements.

·       Production &Manufacturing Support: Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to oversee electrical installations, ensuring a smooth production flow and resolving design issues on the factory floor.

·       Supply Chain Integration: Work with procurement to identify, engage, and qualify high-performance suppliers and components.

·       Sales & Tender Support: Partner with Industrial Solutions and Sales teams to interpret complex design requirements and provide technical expertise for timely tender submissions.

·       System Programming &Testing: Design and program various controllers, PLCs, and HMIs. Lead testing and validation phases, including parameter optimization for governors, AVRs, and PLCs.

·       Technical Support: Provide expert troubleshooting assistance both remotely and on-site to resolve critical system issues.

·       Continuous Improvement: Spearhead engineering projects aimed at cost reduction, workflow efficiency, and the implementation of process change management methodologies.

·       Mentorship: Lead and develop junior engineers by providing training and ensuring adherence to standardized engineering best practices.

Requirements

·       A Degree in Electrical Engineering with 7–8 years of relevant experience, or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 10–12 years of deep industry experience.

·       Advanced proficiency in SEE Electrical is mandatory.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of diesel generator controllers, alternator concepts, switchgear, and transformers is essential.

·       Strong background in PLC electrical design, HMI programming, and system integration.

·       Proven ability to manage process changes and a track record of mentoring technical teams.

·       Specific subject matter expertise in niche electrical power fields or advanced automation will be highly regarded.

To apply, please send your cv to talentagent@innergy-consulting.com.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!

At Bifrost, we're building the fastest data flywheel for physical AI. We generate synthetic data and simulation scenarios that allow robotics and autonomous systems teams to train and test their AI in minutes instead of months. Our customers use Bifrost to land spacecraft on Mars, detect pirates across the Atlantic, and build AI systems that work reliably in the real world.

tl;dr

• Synthetic data and simulation platform for physical AI and robotics

• Backed by Carbide Ventures, Airbus Ventures, Peak XV Partners (fka Sequoia Capital), Wavemaker Partners, CapVista, Techstars, Lux Capital and others

• Used by NASA, Anduril, Honda, Mitsubishi, and frontier AI labs to build AI systems that work in the real world

• Work with an exceptional team to solve impactful problems

Senior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain reliable software solutions that power our platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to turn requirements into scalable, high-quality code.

Responsibilities:

• Data Infrastructure: Build, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines and storage architectures.
• Data Quality: Maintain strong data integrity by ensuring reliability, consistency, and accuracy across all data processes.
• Performance Optimization: Enhance system efficiency by tuning data processing workflows and improving large-scale performance.
• Process Improvement & Mentoring: Strengthen data engineering practices while providing guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business analysts, data scientists, and backend teams to deliver timely and actionable data solutions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in data engineering or backend roles, with strong programming skills in Python or Java/Scala.
• Hands-on experience with big data tools: Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure); proficient in SQL.
• Skilled in designing and maintaining data models, warehouses, and ETL/ELT pipelines for scalable, reliable systems.
• Knowledgeable in data quality, governance, security, and compliance best practices.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially. By submitting your application, you agree to the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of your personal information to prospective employers.

Wecruit Pte Ltd
EA License No: 20C0270
EA Personnel: Nyon Hock Sen (Aden)
EA Personnel Reg No: R24124070

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure & Automation: Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and optimize automated pipelines for testing, deployment, and release management.
• Monitoring & Reliability: Implement observability frameworks, including monitoring, logging, and alerting, to ensure system performance and uptime.
• Security & Compliance: Apply cloud security best practices, manage access controls, and maintain compliance across all environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with backend, frontend, and product teams to enable smooth deployments and reliable operations.
• Process Improvement & Mentorship: Enhance DevOps workflows, promote best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in DevOps or SRE, with strong skills in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).
• Solid Linux administration, networking, and distributed systems knowledge.
• Experienced in monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog, etc.
• Skilled in automation and scripting (Python, Go, Bash) to improve system reliability and performance.
• Designs secure, scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure with disaster recovery planning.
• Strong collaboration, ownership, and communication skills, able to mentor teams and convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be handled confidentially. By submitting your application, you agree to the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of your personal information to prospective employers.

Wecruit Pte Ltd
EA License No: 20C0270
EA Personnel: Nyon Hock Sen (Aden)
EA Personnel Reg No: R24124070

As Front End Central Product Integration Engineer-Chip Package Interaction at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for working with global Micron network to drive each silicon node's Packaging Product yield, quality improvement, new product introduction (NPI) through technical expertise, business process management and project execution.

In addition, you will be responsible in integrating solutions by connecting cross-functional expertise, standardizing the business process and regularly benchmarking internal and external intelligence to achieve the highest value bits and productivity. 

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Promote worldwide synergy for improved benchmark performance and efficiency gains through global project management and execution, network BKM leveraging and enhancement, and business process creation and re-engineering.

• Define strategies to ensure that Packaging Technology and interaction with Front End manufacturing process are fully developed and qualified well ahead of any qualification of the product itself.  

• Lead the PI Loop taskforce and/or team in network to address yield and quality challenges, optimize process flow in a timely manner to achieve BIC yield performance.

• Maintain and enhance domain knowledge and technical expertise, explore innovation opportunities with strategic thinking and systematic approach.

• Maintain a strong and open relationship with peer group and managers in other functional areas within central team and outside in areas such as Fab, TD, Product Engineering, GQ. Communicate and respond to issues in a timely manner. Help drive to fix the issue where necessary.

• Demonstrate ability to give effective presentations to both small and large groups on project updates and new initiative proposals.

• Periodically follow up with manager to ensure all type of goals are met and get assistance to remove obstacles.

• Travel to Micron Fab locations as necessary for face-to-face work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s  or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science Engineering or related field

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Back-End-of-Line (BEOL) semiconductor processing or process integration is required

• Must be willing to travel as needed to support departmental goals, with an expected travel frequency of approximately 20–50%

• Knowledge in Semiconductor Device Physics, DRAM operations, wafer fabrication process flows, parametric/electrical test and probe yield.

• The experience on DRAM HPM, BEOL integration, advanced packaging and layout will be a plus to this job position.

• Good data analysis, troubleshoot, problem solving, reporting and presentation skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Good multi-tasking, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer/co-worker relationships. Successfully demonstrated teamwork skills with a strong focus on developing good team dynamics.

• Good organizational capabilities and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Intermediate to advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to be flexible with job responsibilities and take the initiative to assume added responsibilities.
  

  Maximizes yield by working on tools, the process, or wafer fabrication recipes. Troubleshoots wafer fabrication problems and performs root cause analysis. Works with other process areas to understand and control process deviations. Long-term investigation of defect issues may require extensive work with shift engineering and other functional areas. Evaluates products to ensure they meet the required design and performance specifications. Conducts research to assess process adjustment requirements and recommends process improvements or equipment changes needed to efficiently manufacture new product or part types.

Location: Pasir Panjang

Duration: 1 year contract

Working Hours: 5 days office hours (40 hours work week)

Salary: Up to $3000

Job Responsibilities:
Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and manage monthly reports (e.g. OTL, labour utilisation) for stakeholders
• Monitor project financials and track actual vs. planned costs
• Analyse data to improve productivity and resource utilisation
• Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI / PowerApps

Digital & Systems Support

• Support digital transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Administer systems (OneConnect, dashboards, project code assignment tools)
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal policies

Others

• Support ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in IT, Business, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in project/program management (IT services preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, etc.)
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Experience in digital transformation or process improvement is a plus

Ally
The Outsourcing Team
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
EA: 99C4599

Corporate secretary executive 

Location: Marymount
Working Days: Mon-Fri , 5 days
Working hours : 9am to 6pm
Salary: $2500 - $3000 

Job Description

• To provide full suite of corporate secretarial related services (e.g., incorporation of company, change of company officers and share transfers)
• Handling submission of ACRA & IRAS transactions
• Preparing Directors/Shareholders resolutions, Extraordinary / Annual General Meetings Minutes, relevant statutory forms and other related documents for on-going corporate secretarial matters.
• Ensure that secretarial files and statutory records are properly updated and maintained
• Performing Onboarding / Ongoing Due Diligence Check on new and existing clients
• Any other corporate and ad-hoc jobs as required

Requirements

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in relevant field, Business Administration, Business Management or Law
• Prior relevant corporate secretarial experience will be an advantage

✅Interested personnel kindly send your CV to WhatsApp: https://wa.me/65 88567364(Ethan)

Han Meng Zhuo | Reg No: R25138931

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd | EA No: 14C7279

Duration: 12 months