Process Development Technician

Boston Scientific

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Penang, Malaysia Malaysia-Penang Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 6, 2025 Last posted July 6, 2025
Job description

Purpose Statement:

The successful candidate will work under minimal supervision on the development of robust, capable, cost effective & safe manufacturing processes, equipment, materials and products and supports efficient and effective transfer of new products & processes into commercial production. This level position requires an extensive knowledge base and a high degree of independence.

 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates extensive technical expertise (SME) on product / process technologies to develop solution for design improvement, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting of those technologies.
  • Collaborate through developed networks (both internal & external) in assisting engineering teams in the selection, design & development of new product, processes, equipment, tooling and materials.
  • Develop / lead the execution of experimentation and testing to enable characterisation, optimization and troubleshooting of processes and equipment; summarises, analyses and draws conclusions leading to effective technical resolution & communication to wider technical community.
  • Coordinates/directs the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including installation, calibration, EHS assessment debug, and all associated process and quality system documentation requirements including technical and process work instructions.
  • Lead / support continuous improvement activity – through effective application of Six Sigma & Lean methodologies to assist in the characterization, optimization, troubleshooting and development of efficient, cost effective equipment and processes.
  • Supports execution and documentation of validation builds, co-ordinates testing of validation units and compiles, analyses and reports on the validation results.
  • Travel to other sites / vendors as part of technology development & transfer activities.
  • Train/Coach peers on the technical aspects of their job; Trains production trainers/operators/manufacturing technicians on new processes.
  • Provides floor support for new product builds (e.g., troubleshoots equipment and manufacturing problems).

 

Requirements:

  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/ Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years working experience in Manufacturing environment. 
  • Required skill(s): Equipment Troubleshooting, Problem Solving
    Process Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma.
  • Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English.

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 this role

Summary

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and support new product transfers.

Job title

Process Development Technician

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

medical technology

Location requirements

Located in Penang, Malaysia; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

equipment troubleshootingproblem solvingprocess improvementlean six sigmabahasa malaysiaenglish

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

manufacturingprocess improvementlean six sigmaequipment troubleshootingproblem solving
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

On-site City