Lead System Engineer

Businesslist; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 111,600 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Johor Bahru is seeking a Lead System Engineer to oversee the design and integration of automated baggage handling systems. The role requires 12–15 years of experience in complex electromechanical system development and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.

The ideal candidate will lead multiple concurrent development programs, ensuring technical rigor and architectural consistency. The position offers a permanent employment with a salary range between RM10,000 and RM12,000.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Proven success in delivering automated systems.
• Strong background in PLC-based controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Systems Engineer for baggage handling systems.
• Define and own system architectures and requirements.
• Lead design and integration of automated conveyance systems.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Electro-mechanical development

Automated conveyor systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

PLC-based controls

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Client Background: MNC Company

Industry : Manufacturing

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor

Headcount: 1

Position Title: Lead System Engineer

Tenure: Permanent

Remuneration: RM10,000 – RM12,000

Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Technical Authority

• Act as Lead Systems Engineer and technical design authority for baggage handling systems, cargo conveyance, checkpoint conveyors, and Automated Tray Return Systems (ATRS).
• Define and own system architectures, functional decompositions, interface control documents (ICDs), and system requirements across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and network domains.
• Lead system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and design decisions to balance performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation security, safety, EMC, machinery, and radiation regulations across global jurisdictions.

Product Development Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle: Concept ideation and feasibility
  • Product and system requirements definition
  • Architecture and detailed design
  • Integration, verification, and validation
  • Certification and regulatory support
  • Transition to production and field deployment
  • Product sustainment and lifecycle management
• Execute development activities in alignment with Rapiscan’s Integrated Product Development Program (IPDP) and gated lifecycle processes.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer for system designs, test plans, validation reports, and readiness reviews.

Integration, Controls & Automation

• Lead the design and integration of automated conveyance and controls systems, including:
  • Conveyors, diverters, merges, and sortation
  • Motion control systems, encoders, and sensors
  • Barcode / RFID readers
  • PLC-based control systems and industrial networks
  • SCADA and HMI interfaces
• Ensure robust integration between conveyance systems and Rapiscan screening technologies, third-party equipment, and airport IT infrastructure.
• Oversee interface alignment with customer-supplied and third-party baggage handling systems.

Program & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide systems engineering leadership across multiple concurrent development and deployment programs, ensuring architectural consistency and technical rigor.
• Partner closely with Engineering Project Management, while maintaining clear role separation: this position leads technical and systems engineering execution and does not replace or assume program management responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multi-site global engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Lead design and integration reviews with customers, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors.
• Support business development, proposals, and customer technical engagements, including concept development and technical risk assessments.

Manufacturing, Quality & Sustainment

• Ensure system designs meet manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service requirements from early design phases.
• Support transition from development to production, including BOM readiness, work instructions, and manufacturing validation.
• Provide ongoing technical leadership for fielded systems, including reliability improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and end-of-life planning.

Leadership & Governance

• Mentor and technically develop systems, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers.
• Promote disciplined systems engineering practices, documentation quality, and design rigor across programs.
• Uphold Rapiscan’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Ensure prompt escalation and resolution of quality or safety issues.

Requirement

Essential

• 12–15+ years of progressive hands-on experience in complex electro-mechanical system development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related discipline).
• Demonstrated success delivering conveyance, baggage handling, cargo handling, or automated industrial systems from concept through commercialization.
• Proven experience serving as system architect or lead systems engineer on large, integrated, multi-disciplinary products.
• Experience with commercial and government-regulated products in aviation, security, transportation, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong background in automated conveyor systems, including PLC-based controls and industrial networking.

Desirable

• Experience with Automated Tray Return Systems (ATRS) for airport checkpoints.
• Familiarity with global aviation and security agencies (e.g., TSA, ECAC, STAC, CAAC, CBP).
• Experience with regulatory compliance for machinery safety, EMC, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Prior experience supporting large airport or cargo hub deployments.
• Proficiency with PLM, requirements management, and collaboration tools (e.g., Agile PLM, Jira, Confluence).

Sub Specialization : Engineering;Electrical / Electronics / Semi-conductor Type of Employment : Permanent Minimum Experience : 10 Years Work Location : Johor Salary Range : RM10,000 - RM12,000