Embedded Software Engineer Staff

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Penang is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software across diverse industries. The role involves leading a team, collaborating with cross-functional engineers, and interfacing with customers. Candidates should possess a degree in software engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in C and C++. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and team mentorship.

Qualifications

• Master/Bachelor degree in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years industry experience in firmware/software development.
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for various products.
• Lead a team of software engineers in project planning and execution.
• Directly interface with customers to communicate technical information.
• Maintain controlled software releases using configuration management.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Agile Scrum Development

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Master/Bachelor degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Purpose Statement: As an Embedded Software Engineer at Plexus Engineering Solutions (Penang Design Center), you will design and develop embedded software for products across a wide range of industries. This role collaborates with talented software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing and test engineers throughout all phases of the product development life cycle - from idea and conceptualise; through requirements, design, and development; to manufacturing transition and into the market.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Experienced in Multiple Phases and Achievement in at least One Phase of Product Realisation Process as it applies to their role which includes - Conceptualise, Design, Commercialise, Manufacture, Fulfil, Sustain.
• Regarded as a "go to" technical specialist, leader and mentor within their engineering discipline
• Serves as an in‑discipline technical lead providing technical guidance, controlling scope, schedule, budget and ensuring overall technical success on small to mid‑size projects.
• Leads local continuous improvement activities associated with their engineering discipline and/or project‑level tools or processes.
• Provides Customer Service leadership in project technical discussions. Extends support in business development and proposal creation.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Develop software and system concepts that satisfy the customer's requirements, utilising primarily C and C++ programming languages, along with other languages as needed.
• Provide leadership to a team of software engineers, including project planning, task management, and mentoring and team motivation.
• Directly interface with customers to clearly and concisely communicate technical information.
• Maintain and deliver controlled software releases to customers by utilising appropriate configuration management tools.
• Develop and execute software design verification test plans per requirements specifications to ensure prototypes meet design requirements.
• Develop project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures and guidelines to ensure project information is properly organised and archived.
• Challenge status quo to continuously improve software group’s capabilities, approach and process.
• Report status to the project manager in an accurate and concise manner.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality design output.
• Successfully contribute and interact with a product development team consisting of engineers from various other disciplines (Mechanical, Digital, Analog, Industrial Design and Functional Test).
• Be familiar with the manufacturing process and understand the needs of the software development team to transfer product designs to manufacturing.

Education & Experience:

• Master/Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required for this position or
• A minimum of 7 years equivalent industry (firmware/software development) experience is required for this position assuming education requirements are met.
• Able to work independently and possess excellent communication skills.
• Good problem solving skill and familiar with software engineering.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate proficiency using lab equipment and debug techniques.
• Strong computer skills, decision making, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of software design, to include objected oriented design.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Possess understanding of software design methodology, including Agile Scrum Development.
• Possess the leadership skills and passion to mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in developing embedded Linux software is an added advantage.
• Ability and willingness for local and international travel will be required to meet the needs of the business.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Embedded Software Engineer?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?