Equipment Eng - P3

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer in Penang, Malaysia to join a global medical technology leader. You will design, validate and optimize equipment used in manufacturing, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure projects meet schedule and quality requirements.

The role involves developing documentation for FDA/QSR compliance, supporting installation & qualification, and driving continuous improvement in automation and reliability across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in equipment engineering, automation, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment installation, qualification, validation, and sustaining activities.
• Experience managing equipment-related projects, upgrades, relocations, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications and provide formal estimates for mechanical designs.
• Evaluate feasibility of concepts and provide estimates for mechanical designs.
• Create mechanical designs and detail drawings using CAD modelling software.
• Procure standard parts and custom tooling; select materials/coatings for automated equipment.
• Coordinate, monitor and document project designs, estimates and costs.
• Ensure delivery by monitoring scope and schedule changes.
• Prepare standard reports documenting status and results.
• Lead project teams of Designers, Engineers and Technicians in design, assembly, debugging.

Skills

Equipment qualification & validation

Regulatory compliance

PM optimization & reliability

Smart Factory & Industry 4.0

Troubleshooting & RCA

Automation & equipment engineering

Project management & lifecycle

Vendor/contractor coordination

CAD modelling

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Installation & Qualification support

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates the feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for mechanical designs.


• Evaluates the feasibility of concepts and provides estimates for mechanical designs.


• Creates mechanical designs and detail drawings utilizing CAD modelling software per department standards development tools and procedures.


• Procures standard machine parts and custom fabricated tooling. Selects materials and coatings for use in automated equipment and tooling.


• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs during project execution.


• Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure the team can meet delivery requirements.


• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status and results.


• Leads project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of equipment and upgrades.


• Designs pneumatic and hydraulic systems and specifies basic pneumatic and hydraulic components.


• Assists in defining basic electrical component and automated control requirements.


• Creates, reviews, and approves required FDA/QSR equipment documents including specifications and qualifications. Support Equipment Installation & Qualification and Manages spares usage.


• Incident Management: Manages Equipment failure outlining impact on the business, recovery plan, and resources required.


• Generates weekly and Monthly metrics on Equipment downtime, MTTR, MTBF, Cost, Improvement activity, PM compliance, and resource management.


• Ensure Work carried out as part of Primo is as per procedures - Continue to improve this process.


• Continuously drives the 'up-skill' of Maintenance Techs using TSG and creation of set up and maintenance documents.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Electronics Engineering.


• Minimum 6 years of experience in equipment engineering, automation, or manufacturing environments.


• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.


• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.


• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment installation, qualification, validation, and sustaining activities.


• Experience managing equipment-related projects, upgrades, relocations, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Required Skills

• Equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, IVOT, EQR).


• Regulatory compliance requirements.


• Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization and reliability-centered maintenance.


• Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, MES, and data-driven equipment monitoring.


• Equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis.


• Automation and manufacturing equipment engineering.


• Project management and equipment lifecycle management.


• Vendor and contractor coordination for equipment procurement and installation.


• CAD modelling and mechanical design.


• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


• Equipment Installation & Qualification support.


• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Technical documentation and report preparation.


• Willingness to travel as required.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you're looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there's no better place to make it happen.