Laboratory Manager at Bosch Thermotechnology AB

Bosch Thermoteknik AB / Bosch; Tranås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plans

Health insurance

Employee discounts on Bosch products

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Sweden is seeking a team leader to oversee technical leadership and budget management in the HC-ES/XLM1 team. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in engineering or natural sciences, strong leadership skills, and experience in budget oversight in a laboratory environment. Excellent communication in English and Swedish is essential. The role offers competitive salary, health plans, and flexible working hours, including hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets in a laboratory environment.
• Experience leading teams in a demanding setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Lead HC-ES/XLM1 team with disciplinary and technical oversight.
• Manage investment budgets for product development in Tranås.
• Ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency in lab facilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise in heat pumps

Education

Completed university degree in engineering or natural sciences

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Leadership, Team Development & Performance Management

• Disciplinary and technical leadership of the HC-ES/XLM1 team.
• Active Team Leadership: Ensuring the team understands product development focus areas and implements the HC-ES/XLM strategy.
• Goal Setting & Coaching: Setting individual and team goals and tasks, actively supporting goal achievement, and coaching team members.
• Competence Management: Ensuring the correct level of competence within the team, identifying development needs, and securing suitable redundancy.
• Performance Evaluation: Contribution to salary setting and regular performance monitoring.
• Performance Monitoring: Regular tracking of the performance of all laboratory project investments concerning lab output (quality, efficiency, utilization) and financial returns (e.g., savings, operational cost reductions).
• Work Environment: Responsibility for the work environment according to AFS(2001:1; •5), CD 03800.

Strategic Investment & Budget Management (Engineering Laboratory & Workshop for HC-ES Product Development)

• Budget & Investment Oversight: Manage the strategic and investment budgets for the HC-ES/XLM1 Engineering Laboratory and Workshop.
• Investment Strategy: Develop and execute Tranås' location‑specific investment strategy for product development, aligned with the overarching HC‑ES/XLM strategy and product portfolio. Regularly review investment plans (e.g., against the HC‑ES project roadmap).
• Budget & Prioritization Management: Manage the Tranås budget, prioritizing HC‑ES product development needs while considering overarching XLM priorities.
• Planning & Guidance: Prepare current and future year planning, providing leadership and guidance for investment project leaders.

Laboratory Operations, Infrastructure & Efficiency

• Lab & Facility Management: Oversee MAE facilities and laboratory equipment, ensuring safe operation (HC-ES/XLM1), maintenance, staff training, and rapid malfunction response. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025/14511, and legal regulations.
• Safety & Coordination: Conduct regular safety rounds and coordinate with Engineering Managers.
• Test Rig Management: Mediate weekly test rig bookings, participate in HC-ES/XLM quarterly planning, and proactively boost test rig efficiency and utilization.
• Testing & Methods: Roll out ES test standards for strategy, methodology, and automation, building specialist competence.
• Tracking & KPIs: Establish and maintain a system for tracking and reporting KPIs to management and stakeholders.
• Synergy & Compliance: Ensure Tranås-specific investments align with synergies at other ES locations, and all tasks comply with Bosch guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in engineering, natural sciences, or a comparable technical field.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and leading teams in a demanding laboratory and/or test field environment.
• Broad technical experience within a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in testing heat pumps or similar systems.
• Expertise in strategic investment and project management (CAPEX).
• Distinct analytical skills and strategic thinking to grasp complex correlations and make well‑founded decisions.
• High degree of initiative, assertiveness, and solution‑orientation.
• Excellent communication, moderation, and team leadership skills, also in an international context.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish (written and spoken) are mandatory.
• Understanding of Swedish work environment responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension plans, health insurance, and other benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options (depending on role).
• Employee discounts on Bosch products.