IT Engineer (Semiconductors)

Company Description

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros) and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

PgP5 Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction began in May 2021, and first series of production commenced in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Job Description

This position is designed for a skilled software engineer with deep expertise in manufacturing environments. At the core of this role is the active, hands-on programming of the critical interfaces that drive our production. Acting as a key link to our central department in Germany, you will be responsible for translating strategic objectives into robust software and optimized manufacturing processes. We are looking for a full-stack developer who not only designs solutions but takes ownership of the end-to-end technical implementation, bringing a passion for improving complex production systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Hands-On Software Development: Take direct ownership of the practical programming, implementation, and maintenance of mission-critical software interfaces, particularly between our MES and SAP systems. 
• Manufacturing Process Conception & Optimization: Leverage your extensive, multi-year manufacturing experience to design, analyze, and continuously optimize material flow and factory control processes.
• Execution of Centralized Goals: In close collaboration with the team in Germany, you will take ownership of strategic goals and be responsible for translating them directly into technical solutions for our global production network.

Qualifications

• Essential Experience & Education:
  • Manufacturing Expertise: Several years of proven, in-depth experience within a manufacturing environment is a mandatory prerequisite. Semiconductor industry experience is a significant advantage.
  • Practical Programming Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of hands-on development in a high-level language such as C#, Java, or Python.
  • Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fundamental Technical Knowledge:
  • Software Engineering Principles: A solid understanding of core programming concepts (variables, data types, control structures, syntax, algorithms), constructs (functions, operators, loops, recursion), and fundamental data structures (Array/List, Stack, Queue, LinkedLists, Tree, HashTable).
  • Web & Network Technologies: Basic knowledge across network and communication protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTP StatusCodes), data security (signatures, certificates, SSL), web development (HTML, CSS, web-lifecycles), and web technologies (XML, XSD, REST).
  • Database Systems: Strong knowledge of relational databases, specifically with Oracle SQL.
• Advantageous Skills:
  • Experience with Applied APF RTD™ and Activity Manager™ server and client components is a significant plus.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Excellent team and communication skills for collaborating with international and central teams.

Additional Information

• Benefits: Company Insurances, Leave Entitlement, Transport Allowance, Flexi Work hours, Meal Subsidy, competative employer EPF contribution, Performance Bonus, Contractual Bonus etc.
• Work in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.
• Take ownership of impactful tasks and profit from Career development opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a global scale.
• Be part of a strong, intercultural team with high team spirit

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in a leading global technology company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, innovative, international and intercultural work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a passionate professional looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

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