Lab Manager

Job Summary

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