An exciting Software Development Engineer - R&D job has just become available in Penang, Malaysia, contributing directly to the design, programming, test and debug of products. Responsibilities include work on the full spectrum of development and programming for hardware control of complex systems for precision positioning, measurement and data analysis for one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation maker.

About the Software Development Engineer - R&D Role:
Due to excellent results and future expansion plans of the manufacturing and production, the Software Engineer (R&D) plays a key role in the as a member the global team responsible for supporting and advancing the state-of-the art technologies participating in the design and development of analytical instruments. This position requires strong initiative, close teamwork, technical curiosity and frequent communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team with scientists, application specialists, and other engineers on all phases of the software development life cycle
• Create software design descriptions and specifications
• Recommend architecture and designs for integrating new features and enhancements into existing code base
• Programme, test, debug, and deploy solutions for real-time and off-line interactive systems
• Plan and implement refactoring to ensure robust software performance and security
• Lead problem-solving activities (e.g. troubleshooting, analysis and resolution) with methodical tools and risk management
• Drive software integration and deployment in collaboration with cross-functional applications and test engineering teams throughout the product development cycle.

To succeed in the Software Engineer (R&D) job, you will need to have strong technical know-how and working experience in application development using C# and C/C++.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering
• At least three years' working experiences in instrumentation and/or equipment programming with in-depth experience using C/C++ and C#
• Experience in multi-threaded Windows programming using MFC, WPF and .Net
• Proven ability working in very large code bases targeting low-latency, real-time mix of software and hardware including data persistence and intuitive GUIs
• Track record of applying technical knowledge and judgement to complex engineering problems in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Experience designing architectural layering techniques across hardware and software for scientific instrumentation and semiconductor manufacturing software applications

This company is much more than a manufacturing plant and is anything but traditional. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity. The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all add up to a great place to work.

If you are a progressive Software Engineer (R&D) with a can-do attitude, this Software Engineer (R&D) role is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C