Principal Engineering Support Assistant

NI (NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NI (NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS) in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support daily project activities, manage BOMs and POs, and coordinate cross-functional tasks across R&D and manufacturing.

You will work closely with engineers and project managers, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation, and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.
• Applied AI literacy: craft prompts, validate AI outputs, and use AI tools while ensuring data privacy.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving priorities, processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers and project managers to support daily project activities.
• Execute tasks assigned by the project manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate logistics activities, including internal support requests, ECOs, and MCOs.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component inventory records.
• Submit Purchase Requisitions (PRs), track Purchase Orders (POs), and support project coordination activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing prototype builds and product qualification requests.
• Create and maintain new component part numbers; experience with electronic component attributes is an advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and maintain effective communication across R&D and manufacturing.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI literacy

Analytical skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering / Technology / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle systems

Job description

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Work closely with engineers and project managers to support daily project activities.
• Execute tasks assigned by the project manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate logistics activities, including internal support requests, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs).
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and component inventory records.
• Submit Purchase Requisitions (PRs), track Purchase Orders (POs), and support project coordination activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing prototype builds and product qualification requests.
• Create and maintain new component part numbers; experience with electronic component attributes is an advantage.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including PCB Design, Test Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders as required by project needs.
• Foster strong teamwork and maintain effective communication across R&D and manufacturing organizations.

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You can manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, and collaborate seamlessly within a team. You are passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results while meeting project deadlines.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, with relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet deadlines.
• Applied AI literacy, including the ability to craft effective prompts, validate AI-generated outputs, and integrate AI tools into daily workflows while adhering to quality and data privacy requirements.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace evolving priorities, processes, and technologies with a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a project coordination, engineering support, or operations support role.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Oracle systems.
• Experience supporting engineering development, manufacturing, or new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Familiarity with electronic components, BOM management, and engineering change processes (ECO/MCO).