Lab Engineer

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

As a Metrology Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, metrological traceability, and compliance of measuring equipment, data acquisition systems, and test benches. You will contribute to securing precise, repeatable, and compliant test results aligned with technical, regulatory, and quality requirements.

By working in a growing and cross-functional product development team in Aveiro, you will help guarantee high-quality calibration and validation processes that support reliable product development and innovation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing calibrations of measuring instruments and testing systems.
• Defining and maintaining calibration plans and periodic verification schedules.
• Ensuring metrological traceability to national and international standards.
• Analyzing calibration certificates and evaluating measurement uncertainties.
• Investigating deviations, instrument drift, and measurement failures.
• Developing calibration procedures, instructions, and best practices.
• Supporting internal and external audits related to metrology and compliance (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025).
• Managing suppliers and external calibration laboratories.
• Validating new sensors, equipment, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Supporting development, laboratory, and quality teams in interpreting test results.
• Identifying opportunities and actively contributing to the implementation of process enhancements.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you: 

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management (with appropriate specialization), or a comparable field.

Experience & Know-how

• Hands-on experience with calibration of temperature, pressure, gas/water flow, humidity, and electrical parameters (voltage, current, resistance, power).
• Experience in applied metrology and traceability management.
• Proficiency in calculating and analyzing measurement uncertainty.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQ), industrial instrumentation, and electronics.
• Exposure to applied statistics and data analysis.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Experience with calibration software, LabVIEW, Excel, Power BI, or equivalent tools.
• Specific training in Metrology or ISO/IEC 17025 is a strong advantage.

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Working Style and Methods

• Rigorous and detail oriented.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Personality

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams.

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!