System Engineer (SE) – Japan-Facing Projects

SEMI Integration (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalization Insurance

Outpatient, Dental & Vision

Bonuses

On-the-job training with regional/over

project exposure

Job summary

SEMI Integration (M) Sdn Bhd, part of SEMI-TECH Group, seeks a System Engineer to join its Japan-facing software team. You will interpret Japanese specifications, design modules, code in Java/React, and test across the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with internal teams and Japanese clients, ensuring on-time delivery. A Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering plus 5+ years of experience and JLPT N3 are required. Opportunities for regional exposure and overseas travel are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with exposure to Japan-facing projects.
• Proficiency in Java, React, Oracle, and MySQL.
• Experience with REST API development and Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• JLPT N3 or equivalent Japanese reading/writing ability.
• Ability to communicate with Mandarin-speaking customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Japan-facing software development projects through all SDLC phases.
• Interpret Japanese specifications and create module-level design and technical documentation.
• Develop using Java and React following design specifications.
• Conduct unit and integration testing and document results.
• Coordinate with internal teams and Japanese clients to clarify requirements.
• Support project delivery with the Project Leader and team.

Skills

Java

React

Oracle

MySQL

REST API development

Spring Boot

Agile or Waterfall

Japanese JLPT N3

Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Job description

We are looking for a System Engineer to join our Japan-facing software development team. You will be responsible for interpreting Japanese specification documents, performing module-level design, coding, and testing, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

Participate in Japan-facing software development projects, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle

Interpret Japanese specification documents and create module-level design and technical documentation

Perform coding and development using Java and React, following design specifications

Conduct unit testing and integration testing, and document test results

Coordinate with internal teams and external Japanese clients to clarify business requirements and technical questions

Support project delivery in collaboration with the Project Leader and other team members

About you

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of software development experience, with exposure to Japan-facing projects

Proficiency in Java, React, Oracle, and MySQL

Experience with REST API development, Spring Boot framework, and database design

Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall development methodologies

Japanese reading and writing proficiency at JLPT N3 or equivalent – able to read and understand Japanese specification documents independently

Ability to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking customers and project teams is required

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Good communication and coordination abilities

Willingness to travel overseas for business assignments (short-term project support)

Hands-on experience in Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 systems

• Hospitalization Insurance, Outpatient, Dental & Vision, Bonuses
• On-the-job training with regional and overseas project exposure
• Performance-based incentives & project bonuses
• Friendly work culture with a learning-focused environment

Computer Software & Networking 11-50 employees

SEMI Integration (M) Sdn Bhd is a member of SEMI-TECH Group, an Advanced Industrial Smart Manufacturing Solution Provider, composed of Automation Division (Suzhou, Singapore, Malaysia), MES Division (Shanghai), Digitization Division (Shenzhen) and still expanding into other domains.

Our self-developed fully automated CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) solution provides efficient and stable production management services for the semiconductor/pan-semiconductor industries. It has already achieved mass production validation in multiple 12-inch wafer fabs. SEMI-TECH gathers the best software/hardware experts from China and South East Asia. The core members have successful experience and knowledge of semiconductor smart production execution systems. SEMI-TECH currently has a workforce of over 800 employees, with technical personnel accounting for 80% of the total.

Our business scope encompasses various industries including semiconductors, photovoltaics, electronic assembly, rail transportation, new energy, home and personal care, medical, and chemical sectors. We currently have over 100 customers, establishing benchmarks in numerous manufacturing fields. In China, our market presence extends to 22 cities, while our international market spans across Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, the Philippines, and other countries.

SEMI-TECH's headquarter is in Shanghai. To date, we have established subsidiary companies in Suzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu, Hefei, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.

History

1999 - Founded in Singapore by a group of CIM researchers. Initial focus was in the Semiconductor industry, has ventured into electronics and discrete manufacturing

2005 - Establishment of SEMI Integration (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia

2007 - SEMI Integration (M) Sdn Bhd is awarded the MSC status by the Malaysian government

2010 - Won Best of Industrial Applications Awards by the MSC MALAYSIA APICTA (Asia Pacific ICT Award) – SECSTalk Pro III

2011 - Establishment of SEMI Integration (Suzhou) Co Ltd in Suzhou, China

2012 - Won Best of Industrial Applications Awards by the MSC MALAYSIA APICTA (Asia Pacific ICT Award) – EI Works 3.0

2021 - Acquired and grouped under SEMI-TECH Group of Suzhou Saimeite Technology Co.,Ltd., Suzhou, China

2022 - Headquarter relocated to Shanghai, China

Our strength is in having resources that are cross-trained in various Equipment Automation Program and CIM system software tools that are necessary to develop and implement top-notch applications for shop floor automation. Our areas of expertise include implementation of Equipment Integration, Manufacturing Execution Systems for many different