Laboratory Coordinator

Boschgroup; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boschgroup is seeking a Laboratory Lead to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of a new technical laboratory in Malaysia. You will own systems and processes, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the lab toward full operational readiness from build-up through ongoing improvements.

In this role you will manage EOIs for utilities, IT, safety, calibration, and documentation; establish processes, SOPs, and escalation paths; and work with vendors and internal teams to maintain

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Measurement Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical field.
• Experience in engineering laboratory, test environment, production/fab environment, or similar technical organization.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory infrastructure readiness including utilities, IT/networking, safety, and equipment installation requirements.
• Coordinate delivery, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new laboratory equipment.
• Work with engineering teams, facilities, suppliers, logistics, and other support functions to resolve open topics.
• Track dependencies, risks, responsibilities, and deadlines and actively drive actions to closure.
• Coordinate equipment documentation, calibration, qualification, and handover into regular operation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Lab coordination

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Physics

Job description

Role Overview

This role is about making sure a technical laboratory can operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will take ownership of the systems and processes around the laboratory, working at the intersection of engineering, facilities, HSE, quality, IT, and external suppliers.
During the initial phase, you will play a key role in bringing new laboratory infrastructure and equipment into operation. You will coordinate open topics across multiple stakeholders, establish the required processes, and drive the lab toward operational readiness.
Once the laboratory is established, you will ensure that it remains controlled, compliant, documented, and continuously improved.
This role is for you if you are comfortable coordinating complex technical topics, driving open actions to closure, and creating structure where processes are still being built.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Build-Up & Equipment Readiness

• Coordinate laboratory infrastructure readiness including utilities, ESD, IT/networking, access, safety, and equipment installation requirements
• Coordinate delivery, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new laboratory equipment
• Work with engineering teams, facilities, suppliers, logistics, and other support functions to resolve open topics
• Track dependencies, risks, responsibilities, and deadlines and actively drive actions to closure
• Coordinate equipment documentation, calibration, qualification, and handover into regular operation

Lab Operations & Processes

• Define, implement, and maintain laboratory processes, SOPs, and work instructions
• Coordinate laboratory operations and ensure equipment and infrastructure remain ready for use
• Establish clear responsibilities, workflows, and escalation paths
• Maintain structured documentation and ensure process and equipment changes remain traceable
• Identify operational gaps and continuously improve laboratory efficiency, robustness, and scalability

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Establish and coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration activities
• Maintain an overview of equipment status, upcoming service activities, and open technical issues
• Coordinate equipment repairs and technical support with internal experts and external suppliers
• Support spare-part, service, and supplier management
• Develop sufficient technical understanding of the equipment to recognize abnormal behavior and initiate the appropriate escalation

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure laboratory activities comply with HSE, ESD, quality, and audit requirements
• Coordinate risk assessments, safety documentation, and required approvals
• Ensure equipment and laboratory processes meet applicable calibration, documentation, and traceability requirements
• Prepare the laboratory for internal and external audits
• Drive corrective actions resulting from audits, incidents, or identified process gaps

Coordination & Interfaces

• Act as the central interface between the laboratory and engineering, facilities, HSE, quality, IT, logistics, purchasing, and suppliers
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and ensure responsibilities are clear
• Maintain transparency on laboratory readiness, risks, dependencies, and open actions
• Support equipment procurement, transfers, logistics, and supplier activities
• Ensure important issues are escalated early and followed through to resolution

Required Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Measurement Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical field
• Experience working in an engineering laboratory, test environment, production/fab environment, or similar technical organization
• Good understanding of technical equipment and laboratory infrastructure
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent written and spoken English

What We Expect You to Be Comfortable With

• Coordinating several technical topics and stakeholders in parallel
• Following open actions until they are actually closed
• Working with engineering equipment, suppliers, and technical service providers
• Creating processes, documentation, and structure where these do not yet exist
• Working across organizational boundaries and clarifying unclear responsibilities
• Recognizing when a technical issue requires escalation to a specialist
• Taking ownership of problems and actively driving them toward resolution

Nice to Have

• Experience with measurement or automated test equipment
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, or qualification
• Knowledge of ESD, HSE, calibration, MSA, or quality systems
• Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment management
• Experience with technical purchasing, logistics, or supplier coordination
• Basic understanding of electronics, measurement hardware, or software
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or other high-tech manufacturing environments

What You Get

• Real ownership of how a technical laboratory is built and operated
• Opportunity to shape laboratory processes and standards from the beginning
• Exposure