Robotics Lab Operations Manager

Insight Global; Redmond; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Robotics Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced robotics R&D lab in Redmond. You will manage around 10 robotic test stations, ensuring the lab, equipment, inventory, and infrastructure stay organized, safe, and operational, while collaborating with engineers, IT, and facilities.

This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, equipment procurement, documentation, and the development of robust lab processes to support research and prototyping

Qualifications

• Experience managing a technical lab, hardware R&D, prototyping, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong equipment, inventory, logistics, and operational management experience.
• Basic technical troubleshooting skills across PCs, hardware, and networking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience developing operational processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across robotic test stations and lab infrastructure
• Coordinate lab scheduling, equipment utilization, inventory, and maintenance
• Perform basic troubleshooting on robotic stations, PCs, hardware, and connectivity issues
• Manage equipment procurement, vendors, shipments, and receiving
• Maintain lab documentation, operating procedures, and safety standards
• Partner closely with robotics engineers, researchers, IT, facilities, and operations teams

Skills

Lab operations

Equipment management

Inventory management

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Vendor management

Documentation

Tools

Robotics hardware

Lab equipment

Networking basics

PC hardware

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Robotics Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced robotics R&D lab in Redmond. You will manage around 10 robotic test stations, ensuring the lab, equipment, inventory, and infrastructure stay organized, safe, and operational, while collaborating with engineers, IT, and facilities.

This role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, equipment procurement, documentation, and the development of robust lab processes to support research and prototyping