Senior Equipment Engineer - Medical Device Automation

Boston Scientific; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific seeks a seasoned Equipment Engineer to develop and qualify complex equipment, lead cross-functional teams, and drive from concept to qualification for manufacturing efficiency and quality.

The role demands strong leadership, documentation, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across global sites, with mentorship of juniors and coordination with external design partners to meet FDA/QSR expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in equipment engineering
• Proven track record in product transfers, equipment qualification, and equipment setup and improvement
• Experience in a matrix organization and cross-site collaboration
• Strong project management and technical documentation skills
• Proficient in equipment qualification protocol/report writing (ESQ)
• Root cause analysis and process & equipment improvement methodologies
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across global teams
• People manager experience in leading junior engineers or technicians

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications and build complex manufacturing and test equipment
• Lead and liaise with external design companies to provide engineering solutions
• Create and review mechanical designs and drawings using parametric modelling and FEA
• Coordinate, monitor, and document project designs, estimates, and costs
• Prepare reports to communicate status and results
• Lead teams in design, assembly, and debug of equipment
• Design pneumatic systems and select components
• Assist with FDA/QSR equipment documents and validations
• Provide training to ensure proper operation and maintenance
• Generate weekly/monthly equipment metrics

Skills

Project management

Technical documentation

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Equipment qualification

Stakeholder management

People management

Communication

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)

Tools

FEA software

Parametric modelling

Job description

Boston Scientific seeks a seasoned Equipment Engineer to develop and qualify complex equipment, lead cross-functional teams, and drive from concept to qualification for manufacturing efficiency and quality.

The role demands strong leadership, documentation, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across global sites, with mentorship of juniors and coordination with external design partners to meet FDA/QSR expectations.