Software Eng - P4

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Malaysia (Penang) seeks an experienced software/automation engineer to lead industrial software development and control system projects for manufacturing equipment integration. You will design PLC/PC-based solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver data-driven dashboards to optimize production processes.

The role requires 9+ years in industrial software and manufacturing automation, with expertise in software validation and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline relevant to software development and automation.
• Nine years or more of experience in industrial software development, control systems, and manufacturing automation.
• Experience with PLC/PC-based solutions, equipment integration, and software validation activities.
• Experience leading technical projects and supporting manufacturing equipment systems.
• Knowledge of software validation requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, automation, and system integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications and provides formal estimates for control systems and equipment integration designs.
• Develops on-prem/cloud applications and selects control components to support production and machine integration.
• Designs control systems and PC/PLC-based solutions.
• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs to meet delivery requirements.
• Delivers data-driven insights and dashboards to drive business results.
• Leads cross-functional teams and mentors others in best practices and software development.

Skills

Software development

PLC/PC-based control systems

Industrial controls

Equipment integration

Device-to-device communications

Device-to-cloud communications

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Software validation

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Quality System knowledge

21 CFR Part 11 knowledge

Technical coaching

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Participates on project teams to develop clear specifications, evaluates feasibility of concepts, and provides formal estimates for control systems and equipment integration system designs.
• Develop applications on-prem/cloud (device-to-device communications or device-to-cloud communications) and selection of specifies control components that support production and machine integration.
• Designs control systems and (PC and PLC based) solutions.
• Coordinates, monitors and documents project designs, estimates, and costs. Complete project deliverables and monitor project schedule and scope changes to assure the team can meet delivery requirements.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate status and results. Deliver data-driven insights, produce timely and actionable information to help drive business results through effective dashboards and visualizations.
• Leads project teams that include Designers, Engineers and Technicians in the design, assembly, and debug of issue. Provide leadership role on championing functional best practices.
• Opportunity to learn or implement industrial controls software.
• Influences and defines functional, departmental/divisional procedures through involvement with cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Provides training as required to ensure that the solutions can be operated effectively.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to elicit requirements and transform them into technology solutions.
• Incident Management: Manages Equipment failure outlining impact on the business, recovery plan, and resources required.
• Ensure best software practices are employed by the group so as to maximize equipment effectiveness.
• Provide software development leadership and be the final arbitrator on choices/conflicts.
• Determines appropriate contract staff levels and skills in order to meet the plant software development requirements.
• Directs the development of and ensures compliance with Software Validation/Control policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Equipment Engineering procedures.
• Provides software support to the Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing groups.
• Reviews software design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and systems.
• Familiar with all aspects of software validations and 21 CFR Part 11 Issues for electronic records and signatures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in industrial software development, control systems, and manufacturing automation environments.
• Experience with PLC/PC-based solutions, equipment integration, and software validation activities.
• Experience leading technical projects and supporting manufacturing equipment systems.
• Knowledge of software validation requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment troubleshooting, automation, and system integration projects.

Required Skills

• Software development.
• PLC/PC-based control systems.
• Industrial controls and automation.
• Equipment integration.
• Device-to-device and device-to-cloud communication.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Project management.
• Data visualization and dashboard development.
• Software validation.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Knowledge of Quality System requirements.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Technical coaching and mentoring capabilities.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you're looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there's no better place to make it happen.