Engineering Lab Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lab Operations & Equipment Management: Own day-to-day operation of the engineering lab, ensuring readiness, safety, and efficiency. Manage, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot RF and electronic test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes). Develop and enforce lab processes, documentation, and best practices. Track equipment inventory, utilization, and lifecycle planning. Interface with vendors for procurement, calibration, and repairs.
• RF Measurement & Technical Support: Support engineers in performing RF measurements including S-parameters, power measurements, and load-pull. Assist in test setup design, debugging, and validation of RF systems. Ensure measurement repeatability, accuracy, and proper lab methodologies. Troubleshoot complex hardware issues across PCB, system, and test setups.
• Automation, Software & Data Systems: Develop scripts and tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate test workflows and data collection. Build and maintain lab data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting tools. Integrate instruments using SCPI, APIs, or custom interfaces. Drive improvements in lab efficiency through software and automation.
• AI Enablement & Innovation: Identify opportunities to apply AI/ML tools to lab workflows (e.g., automated analysis, anomaly detection, test optimization). Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate AI-assisted development and debugging tools. Stay current with emerging AI technologies relevant to hardware engineering and lab environments. Promote smart data practices that enable future AI applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in hardware lab environments, preferably with RF systems
• Strong hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment
• Proficiency in programming (Python preferred) for automation and data analysis
• Experience managing or leading technicians or lab personnel

Preferred Key Skills

• RF measurement expertise
• Lab operations and equipment lifecycle management
• Coding and automation mindset
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging ability
• Leadership and team coordination
• Continuous improvement and innovation focus
• Curiosity and openness to AI-driven tools
• Deep understanding of RF principles and measurement techniques
• Experience interfacing with lab instruments programmatically (SCPI, VISA, etc.)
• Familiarity with data analysis, visualization tools, and test infrastructure
• Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, or lab-as-code concepts