Software Eng - P4

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific, a global medical technology leader for over 45 years, seeks a seasoned professional to advance industrial software development and equipment integration across manufacturing environments. You will lead cross-functional teams, design PLC/PC-based controls, and ensure quality with software validation practices.

Join a mission-driven company focused on transforming lives through innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Software development

PLC/PC-based control systems

Industrial controls and automation

Equipment integration

Device-to-device and device-to-cloud

Troubleshooting

Project management

Data visualization

Software validation

Communication

Leadership

Quality System requirements

21 CFR Part 11

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

• 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.

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.