Senior Equipment Engineer — Automation & Validation Lead

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a seasoned Equipment Engineer in Malaysia to join our team and drive the design, integration, and qualification of automated manufacturing equipment.

You will lead cross-functional projects, create robust mechanical designs, and coordinate validation and improvements to ensure reliable operation in a regulated environment. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, and collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in equipment engineering and manufacturing operations, including automation, equipment integration, qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in factory integration, equipment reliability, validation, and automation.
• Experience in manufacturing equipment development, sustaining, and optimization in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and drive technical solutions across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates the feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for system designs.
• Creates and reviews mechanical designs and detail drawings utilizing parametric modelling and FEA software.
• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs, ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepares standard reports/documents to communicate status and results.
• Leads cross-functional teams in design, assembly, and debug of equipment and promotes best practices.

Skills

Equipment automation

Robotics

Vision systems

Smart Factory / MES Integration

Problem solving

Process and equipment improvement

Project management

Technical documentation

Equipment qualification (ESQ/IQ/OQ)

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical training & coaching

Influencing across functions

Maintenance & reliability

Mechanical design & FEA

Pneumatic systems design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Boston Scientific is seeking a seasoned Equipment Engineer in Malaysia to join our team and drive the design, integration, and qualification of automated manufacturing equipment.

You will lead cross-functional projects, create robust mechanical designs, and coordinate validation and improvements to ensure reliable operation in a regulated environment. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, and collaboration across sites.