Software Implementation & Technical Support Engineer – APAC (Pharma / Lab Equipment)

CNS Worldwide Executive Search; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS Worldwide Executive Search is seeking a Software Implementation & Technical Support Engineer for the APAC region, based in Petaling Jaya. You will install and configure software at customer sites, troubleshoot issues and provide hands-on technical support across APAC, Europe and the US.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work independently at customer sites, and willingness to travel 30–40% across APAC while collaborating with global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software implementation, application support, or field IT services.
• Experience installing and configuring software at customer sites.
• Good knowledge of Windows OS, networking, and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across APAC for installation, implementation and support.
• Install, configure and deploy software within customer IT environments.
• Troubleshoot software, connectivity, and system performance onsite and remotely.
• Configure user accounts, permissions, alarms and reports.
• Assist with software upgrades, testing and validation.
• Deliver technical training and guidance to customers.

Skills

Software implementation

Application support

Technical support

Field IT services

Windows OS

Networking TCP/IP

SQL databases

Customer-facing

Job description

We’re Hiring: Software Implementation & Technical Support Engineer – APAC

CNS Worldwide Executive Search is looking for a Software Implementation & Technical Support Engineer on behalf of our client, a specialised American-French technology company providing environmental monitoring and compliance solutions to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory and medical device industries.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional with experience in onsite software installation, system configuration, troubleshooting and customer support.

Based in Petaling Jaya, you will join an international APAC team, implementing software solutions at customer sites, providing technical support and ensuring successful system deployment across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Travel to customer sites across APAC for software installation, implementation, configuration and technical support.
• Install, configure and deploy software applications within customer IT environments.
• Support system integration with hardware devices, sensors, data loggers and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot software, connectivity, network and system performance issues onsite and remotely.
• Configure user accounts, permissions, alarms, reports and application settings.
• Assist with software upgrades, updates, testing and system validation.
• Work with customer IT teams to resolve installation, compatibility and configuration issues.
• Provide technical training and guidance to customers on software functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams across APAC, Europe and the US.
• Develop technical documentation, installation guides and troubleshooting resources.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software implementation, application support, technical support or field-based IT services.
• Proven experience installing and configuring software applications at customer sites.
• Good understanding of Windows operating systems, software deployment and system configuration.
• Familiarity with networking, TCP/IP, databases (SQL) and client-server applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, connectivity and integrated hardware systems.
• Experience working directly with customer IT departments and end users.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and provide effective onsite and remote support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin and English.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% across APAC.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently at customer sites.

Additional advantages:Experience with environmental monitoring software, regulated industries, software validation, industrial systems or hardware-software integration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain regional experience implementing specialised software solutions across APAC.
• Work directly with customers on software deployment, troubleshooting and system integration.
• Develop expertise in enterprise software applications used in regulated industries.
• Collaborate with international technical teams across Asia, Europe and North America.
• Build valuable skills in software implementation, application support and customer-facing engineering.
• Join a close-knit international team offering strong learning and career development opportunities.

If you enjoy software technology, solving complex technical problems and deploying solutions directly at customer sites, we’d love to hear from you.