R&D Lab Engineering Lead for Medical Devices

Ambu A/S; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Section Manager, R&D Lab Engineering to lead a team responsible for laboratory capabilities that support product development, lifecycle management and verification within Ambu's global R&D organization.

You will define laboratory strategies, manage resources and budgets, oversee equipment qualification and governance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience within a laboratory engineering, testing, verification, or product development environment.
• Experience establishing, implementing, and maintaining effective laboratory governance processes.
• Solid knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering methodologies, and engineering change management processes.
• Experience managing engineering projects, laboratory equipment qualification activities, or capital investment projects.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, healthcare, life sciences) is preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities; able to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Thrives in cross-functional and multicultural teams with global collaboration.
• Structured, systematic, and able to work independently with ownership and urgency.
• Open-minded, proactive, and passionate about knowledge sharing, developing people, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lifecycle Engineering strategies to improve laboratory capabilities and optimize processes.
• Manage day-to-day Lab Engineering team activities including equipment qualification and governance.
• Develop, coach, and motivate team members with performance reviews and competency development.
• Plan and manage departmental resources, budgets, timelines, and capacity.
• Support product design and development projects through equipment, tools, and technical solutions.
• Drive technical sourcing activities and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Lead lab-related investment projects including new equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide hands-on support in equipment qualification, troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure activities, documentation, and design changes comply with Ambu procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

People management

Lab leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

Ambu A/S in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Section Manager, R&D Lab Engineering to lead a team responsible for laboratory capabilities that support product development, lifecycle management and verification within Ambu's global R&D organization.

You will define laboratory strategies, manage resources and budgets, oversee equipment qualification and governance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.