Lead Industrial Automation Software Engineer

Boston Scientific Medical Device (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Malaysia is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead the development of control systems and automation solutions for medical device production. You will design PC/PLC-based controls, implement device-to-device and device-to-cloud communications, and guide cross-functional teams through validation and deployment.

You will collaborate with Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing, ensure software quality and regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 11 in spirit), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with focus on software/automation.
• 9+ years in industrial software development, control systems, and manufacturing automation.
• Experience with PLC/PC-based solutions and equipment integration.
• Experience leading technical projects and supporting manufacturing equipment systems.
• Knowledge of software validation requirements in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications and provide estimates for control systems and equipment integration designs.
• Develop applications on-premises/cloud (device-to-device or device-to-cloud communications) to support production and machine integration.
• Designs control systems (PC and PLC based) and solutions.
• Coordinate, monitor, and document project designs, estimates, costs, schedules, and scope changes.
• Prepare reports to communicate status and results; deliver data-driven insights through dashboards and visualizations.
• Lead project teams including Designers, Engineers and Technicians; champion best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate into technology solutions.
• Manage incident response for equipment failures with recovery plans and resources.
• Ensure best software practices maximize equipment effectiveness; provide software development leadership.
• Determine contract staff levels and skills to meet development needs; ensure compliance with software validation policies.
• Provide software support to Equipment Design, Maintenance and Manufacturing groups.
• Review software design specifications and documentation for equipment and systems (and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance).

Skills

Software development

PLC/PC-based control

Industrial controls

Equipment integration

Device-to-device/Device-to-cloud

Project management

Data visualization

Software validation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software/Computer/Electrical/Electronic/Automation Engineering

Job description

Boston Scientific Malaysia is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead the development of control systems and automation solutions for medical device production. You will design PC/PLC-based controls, implement device-to-device and device-to-cloud communications, and guide cross-functional teams through validation and deployment.

You will collaborate with Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing, ensure software quality and regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 11 in spirit), and