Boston Scientific

Medical devices maker for interventional specialties

Software Engineer - Junior, Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGeorge Town, Penang, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
Knowledge of automation systems, including PC/PLC-based controls, motion control, and vision systems.
Programming skills in VB.NET and/or C#.
Experience with SQL databases and software troubleshooting/debugging.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley (AB) PLCs and Aerotech motion control systems.
Ability to support automation and manufacturing applications using analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with electrical safety standards and CE marking standards as they apply to equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing/test equipment and software used in the development and production of medical devices, including moderately complex manufacturing and test equipment.
Design and develop software programs for new equipment and update software for existing equipment where necessary.
Operate electronic-controlled manufacturing equipment and become familiar with the software programs running those systems.
Ensure necessary hardware and software are on site to support systems, and ensure systems are maintained and validated according to BSIL procedures for hardware and software validation.
Address software validation and 21 CFR Part 11 issues for electronic records and signatures.
Provide electronics, control, and computer support to the Equipment Engineering group and design and implement control systems on new equipment and machines.
Support manufacturing teams by troubleshooting downtime problems and participating in continuous improvement programs.
Provide training on the systems to technicians and engineers and advise equipment builders and assemblers on control and wiring issues.
Procure standard electrical and software components.
Evaluate new equipment, processes, and chemicals with EHS for environmental impacts and identify ways to eliminate or lessen them.
Develop machine control software and integrate it with controllers, motion controllers, vision systems, and other instrumentation.
Prepare software design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and systems.
Provide software support to the Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing groups.
Design database and SCADA systems and interface them with machine controllers.
Take ownership of existing PC/database/SCADA systems on site, become an expert in those systems, and initiate value improvement projects.

Purpose Statement:

Develops manufacturing/test equipment and software used in the development and production of medical devices. Under limited supervisions or as member of a team: directs, develops, concepts and executes specifications, designs, plans and builds of moderately complex manufacturing and test equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

Designs and develops software programs for all new equipment and update software for existing equipment where necessary.

Proven track record in the operation of all electronic controlled manufacturing equipment. Be familiar with all software programs running the above systems.

Become an expert in each of these systems and ensure all necessary hardware and software is on site to support same. Ensure that these systems are maintained and validated as per BSIL procedures for hardware and software validation.

Familiar with all aspects of software validations and 21 CFR Part 11Issues for electronic records and signatures.

Provide full support to the Equipment Engineering group from an electronics, control, computer perspective and will be responsible for design and implementation of control systems on new equipment/machines.

Provide support to the manufacturing teams where necessary by way of involvement in trouble shooting in the event of a downtime problem or in continuous improvement programs (CIP). Provide necessary training on the aforementioned systems to technicians and engineers and provide advice to equipment builders/assemblers on control/wiring issues.

Procures standard electrical/software components.

Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects.

Be familiar with the Electrical safety standards and CE marking standards as they apply to equipment.

Develop machine control software and integrate this software with controllers, motion controllers, vision systems, and other instrumentation.

Prepare software design specifications and associated documentation for equipment and systems.
Provide software support to the Equipment Design, Maintenance, and Manufacturing groups.
Design database and SCADA systems and be able to interface these systems with machine controllers.
Take ownership of existing PC/Database/SCADA systems on site, become an expert in these systems, and initiate value improvement projects

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of automation systems, including PC/PLC-based controls, motion control, and vision systems.
Programming skills in VB.NET and/or C#.
Experience with SQL databases and software troubleshooting/debugging.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley (AB) PLCs and Aerotech motion control systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support automation and manufacturing applications.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 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.

About the Company

Boston Scientific

Medical devices maker for interventional specialties

Boston Scientific designs and makes medical devices used in procedures across cardiology, endoscopy, urology, and neuromodulation. Its products help doctors diagnose and treat conditions by guiding minimally invasive interventions and delivering therapies inside the body, with revenue from hospitals and clinics. The firm differentiates itself through a broad, global portfolio and heavy ongoing investment in research and development to expand capabilities and address complex health issues. Its goal is to improve patient care by providing reliable, effective medical devices and solutions that enable clinicians to perform safer, more effective procedures while growing its business.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Marlborough, MA
Founded: 1979

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