R&D Lab Technician

Ambu A/S; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S in Penang, Malaysia invites an R&D Lab Technician to join our expanding team. Based in the Penang site, you will maintain test equipment, perform preventive maintenance, calibrations and troubleshoot complex systems while supporting 3D printing and data collection for ongoing projects.

You will work closely with engineers, assist in equipment setup, documentation in Agile PLM, participate in 5S audits, and help drive continuous improvements in lab operations to ensure safe and effective

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or any Engineering field.
• Hands-on knowledge in mechanical and electronics equipment.
• Experience with equipment setup, maintenance and calibration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machines and ancillary devices.
• Good documentation practices and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test equipment functionality, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration coordination.
• Troubleshoot and repair machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate 3D printing services for projects.
• Support engineers in tools design, product testing, and data collection.
• Assist sourcing and logistic activities for R&D parts.
• Record documents in the Agile PLM database.
• Conduct daily 5S lab audits and propose improvements.
• Execute lab tests ensuring data accuracy and safety.
• Assist in day-to-day lab verification and improvement activities.

Skills

Equipment setup

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

3D printing

Data collection

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or Engineering

Tools

Tensile testing machine

Optical measurement system

Torque tester

3D printers

Robotics basics

Job description

Ambu is currently looking for a R&D Lab Technician to be based in Penang, Malaysia.

This position reports to the R&D Lab Engineering Section Manager. If you are from medical device industry with experience in test & verification, this position would be suitable for you.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining test equipment functionality, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration coordination.
• Undertake troubleshooting and repairs of machines, auxiliary equipment, installation and modification works.
• Coordinate and provide 3D printing services for projects.
• Support engineers to conduct tools, jigs & equipment design, product testing, measurements and data collection.
• Sourcing of parts, components, materials and equipment from contractors. Support in the purchasing and logistic activities for R&D department.
• Ensure documents are accurately recorded in the Agile PLM database.
• Conduct daily 5S laboratory audits and recommend ongoing improvements for equipment management.
• Execute laboratory test assigned ensure the data accuracy and integrity to maintain the safe and efficacy use of product.
• Lead or assists in day-to-day activities of lab verification and engineering and laboratory operational improvement activities.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechanicatronics or any Engineering field.
• Possess strong knowledge, skills, and hands on experience in equipment setup and maintenance.
• Hands on knowledge in mechanical (tensile machine, optical measurement system and torque tester, 3D printing, robotics) and electronics equipment.
• Experience in equipment management and calibration .
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and repairs of machines, auxiliary equipment, installation and modification works.
• Good documentation practice and maintain the accuracy and integrity of test data.
• Possesses good communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.