Manufacturing Software Developer

Agilent Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing Software Developer to drive digitalization of shopfloor and supply chain operations. The role spans requirement analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of digital solutions across data transformation, analytics, and ML workflows.

You will partner with management and cross-functional teams, lead projects, implement end-to-end software and data platforms, and ensure governance, security, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software eng., CS, or related field; 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in full-stack development, SDLC, data platforms, and data integration workflows.
• Designed and deployed data pipelines and BI solutions for manufacturing or supply chain.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, JavaScript, C#, VB, ASP.NET, React or equivalent.
• Experience with ETL tools, data integration like Microsoft Fabric, and REST APIs.
• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB; BI/visualization tools like Power BI, Qlik Sense.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, innovative, able to deliver complex projects; quick to learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management, operations, IT, and global teams to deliver digital solutions.
• Lead digital solution projects from planning to implementation, managing scope and risks.
• Translate manufacturing needs into technical specifications for software teams.
• Develop full-stack solutions, data analytics, and ensure system integration.
• Create test plans and document results; ensure security and governance standards.

Skills

Full-stack development

SQL

Python

JavaScript

C#

React

Data integration

Leadership / stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ETL tools

Microsoft Fabric

RESTful APIs

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Software Developer, you will gather and analyze requirements, design, develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot digital solutions. You will drive the digitalization of manufacturing operations by developing and supporting shopfloor and supply chain applications, automating data collection and retrieval workflows, and implementing complex data transformation, analytics, and machine learning solutions across value chain processes.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with management, operations teams, IT, and global solution teams to design and deliver digital solutions that enhance productivity, optimize operations, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Take the lead in digital solution projects from planning through implementation, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing scope, risks, and timelines, and ensuring successful delivery against agreed business outcomes.
• Understand manufacturing and supply chain operational needs, gather and analyze requirements, and translate them into clear technical specifications.
• Develop and implement full-stack software solutions, databases, and analytics applications, ensuring seamless integration across data, systems, and workflows.
• Create, execute, and document test plans to ensure that developed solutions meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Integrate, consolidate, cleanse, and transform complex datasets into actionable insights for analytical, operational, and workflow applications.
• Provide ongoing operational support for existing applications, ensuring reliability, minimal downtime, and timely issue resolution.
• Ensure that all solutions comply with established data governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards and policies.
• Evaluate system architecture and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to optimize performance, strengthen data architecture, and improve solution scalability.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in manufacturing digitalization and solution development, and apply relevant advancements to improve solution delivery and operational outcomes.
• May mentor less experienced engineers by means of code review or overseeing design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with a minimum of five years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in full-stack software development, software development lifecycle practices, modern data platforms, and data integration workflows.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying data pipelines and business intelligence solutions for manufacturing or supply chain applications.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development frameworks, including SQL, Python, JavaScript, C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, React, or comparable technologies.
• Practical experience with ETL tools, data integration platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, and RESTful API development or integration.
• Hands‑on experience designing, developing, or supporting relational and non‑relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, and Grafana, as well as manufacturing software applications; exposure to AI and machine learning implementations is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, supported by effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑motivated, innovative, and results‑oriented, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and technologies, remain current with industry developments, and work effectively across diverse technology stacks.
• Ability to lead projects and perform effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing