Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Insulet; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer to lead engineering efforts for wearable devices. The role involves troubleshooting and collaborating on design, development, and testing within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 7 years of experience, with strong programming skills in C/C++. The position requires travel to the US for collaboration with other facilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in embedded systems engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis for design and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate on product design, development, and testing.
• Initiate and own design change process (ECO).
• Investigate product quality concerns with manufacturers.
• Perform lab measurements and experiments to resolve issues.

Skills

Embedded systems programming in C/C++

Data analytics

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with wireless communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS, CE or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MATLAB

MathCAD

Minitab

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Job description

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

Position Overview

Insulet offers a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where team members develop innovative, customer‑centric drug delivery products that improve the lives of people with chronic conditions. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Staff Embedded Systems Engineer to lead sustaining engineering efforts at our manufacturing facility.

This individual will be a key contributor on the Lifecycle Engineering team, responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of electronics in low‑power, RF‑controlled wearable medical devices. Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting abilities, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis for design and manufacturing issues at the system and sub‑blocks level
• Collaborate on the design, development, testing, and transfer of products to manufacturing
• Initiate and own design change process (ECO), including all the required documentation and procedures.
• Investigate product quality concerns and work with contract manufacturers to drive improvements
• Perform hands‑on lab measurements and experiments to diagnose and resolve issues, including SW/HW integration and debugging.
• Develop a deep understanding of the product manufacturing processes and propose enhancements to improve manufacturability and quality of the product.
• Serve as the on‑site R&D representative supporting the product manufacturing line

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, CS, CE or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Embedded systems programming experience in C/C++, other programming languages like Python is a plus.
• Experience with electromechanical embedded systems, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Strong data analytics skills.
• Solid background in analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronic circuits
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth Low Energy)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail‑oriented and self‑directed
• Experience developing test protocols and technical reports
• Skilled in lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with engineering tools: MATLAB, MathCAD, Minitab
• Demonstrated ethical, responsible, and data‑driven decision‑making approach

Travel Requirement

• Required to travel to the US or to over Insulet locations several times a year.