Software Developer - MES & Mfg Applications

UST Global (M) Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

UST Global SM (UST) in Malaysia's Penang/Batu Kawan region is seeking a Software Developer for MES & Manufacturing Applications. You will design, develop, integrate, and support digital manufacturing solutions for 24x7 operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of software development experience, hands-on MES exposure, and strong skills in REST APIs, SQL, and data integration with ERP/MES systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable web-based apps for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on MES or manufacturing applications experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle from requirements to production support.
• Ability to translate manufacturing requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain MES and manufacturing applications.
• Develop solutions supporting MES, Preventive Maintenance, CMMS, Recipe Management, SPC, production tracking, data collection, and dashboards.
• Understand manufacturing workflows and translate requirements into software functionality.
• Develop and troubleshoot REST API/Web Services, SQL queries, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, IT/OT, and business teams.

Skills

MES knowledge

REST API

SQL queries

Data integration

Manufacturing experience

Web applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

JavaScript

SQL Server

Job description

Software Developer - MES & Mfg Applications

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer – MES & Manufacturing Applications to design, develop, integrate, and support digital manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong software development capability with practical knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Preventive Maintenance, CMMS, Recipe Management, SPC, equipment integration, and manufacturing data management. The role requires the ability to understand manufacturing requirements, transform concepts and business needs into practical technical solutions, and deliver scalable web-based applications for production environments.

Key responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain MES and manufacturing applications

Develop solutions supporting MES, Preventive Maintenance, CMMS, Recipe Management, SPC, production tracking, WIP management, data collection, equipment/process parameter management, traceability, dashboards, and reporting

Understand manufacturing workflows and translate operational requirements into software functionality

Develop reliable solutions suitable for 24 x 7 manufacturing operations

Design and develop Progressive Web Applications (PWA) for manufacturing and shop-floor use

Develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces for desktop, tablet, and industrial terminal environments

Build reusable and maintainable front-end components

Develop and troubleshoot REST API/Web Services, JSON, XML, CSV/TXT and structured-file interfaces, database interfaces, SQL queries, and stored procedures

Develop integrations across ERP - MES - Equipment/Machine - SPC - CMMS - other manufacturing applications

Work closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, IT/OT, and business teams to gather and analyze requirements

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Preferably 3-5+ years of software development experience

Hands-on experience developing MES or manufacturing applications is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills

Ability to understand complex manufacturing processes and translate them into technical solutions

Strong software architecture and coding practices

Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills with both technical and manufacturing stakeholders

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Information Technology Services 1-10 employees

UST Global SM (UST) is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions for Global 2000 companies. The company has a client‑centric Global Engagement Model that combines local, senior, on‑site resources with the cost, scale, and quality advantages of off-shore operations. In every business engagement, we seek the opportunity to build long‑lasting, strategic relationships. This client‑centric focus is the heart of our corporate values and the soul of our culture, and forms the basis for how we, as a company, operate and serve our clients. Commitment to long‑term client success empowers every associate to provide value and flexibility beyond the contract. The industry‑leading expertise found within our Centers of Excellence (CoEs) plays a key role in our success with clients. The CoEs deliver pragmatic IT solutions that allow clients to consistently achieve their most critical business objectives. Our Partner Program complements the Centers of Excellence. The program aims to develop strategic relationships with best‑of‑breed organizations to provide UST developers with advance access to new technology and educational resources. We are certified by KPMG as an SEI-CMMI and PCMM Level 5 company. We adopt Six Sigma practices for developing our client-facing processes. Our centers in India are now ISO 27001 certified. These certifications and practices provide a qualified foundation for all UST service offerings and enable our clients to benefit internally. Historyhttp://www.ust-global.com/aboutmenon.aspx Product & Serviceshttp://www.ust-global.com/services.aspx