The Lab Manager oversees the operational efficiency, safety, and strategic direction of a high-performance technical testing environment for next-generation consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The role requires a balance of people leadership, lab infrastructure management, and close coordination with engineering and program teams.
Key Responsibilities
Establish, implement, and enforce safety protocols such as Electrical Safety, RF Safety, and ESD protection, ensuring full compliance with internal and external standards.
Oversee procurement, installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of specialized lab equipment including environmental chambers, RF anechoic chambers, signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Manage inventory, BOM, logistics, and secure handling of prototype hardware while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality and security procedures.
Develop and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lean Lab processes to enhance throughput, reduce downtime, and improve test accuracy and efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Lab Technicians and support staff, fostering a culture centered on safety, quality, and high performance.
Manage staffing schedules, training, and workload distribution to ensure optimal coverage across multiple concurrent product development programs.
Serve as the primary interface between Lab Operations and cross-functional engineering teams (Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Reliability, Software) to support test planning and resource alignment.
Collaborate with Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to align lab capacity with project roadmaps and ensure support for key NPI milestones.
Manage the lab's operational budget, including capital equipment purchases, maintenance contracts, and staffing costs.
Work with vendors for equipment procurement, calibration services, maintenance, and technical support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Consumer Electronics or High-Tech Hardware R&D lab environment.
At least 2 years of experience in people management or a technical team lead role.
Strong understanding of hardware testing methodologies, including power measurement, RF performance, mechanical stress, and thermal testing.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment calibration, test setup configuration, and troubleshooting.
Proven operational skills in procurement, asset tracking, inventory control (LIMS), and maintenance scheduling.
Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ?600,000.00 - ?800,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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