Contract Hardware Lab Lead for AI/Robotics R&D (Boston)

Pyramid, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lab Manager for a Boston onsite, 06+ months contract with long-term potential.

You will own the lab's daily rhythm, manage equipment, and coordinate cross-functional lab activities to support hardware R&D and robotics initiatives. The role requires 5+ years in lab operations within hardware R&D or robotics, experience standing up or expanding labs, EH&S exposure, and hands-on familiarity with test benches, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering and 3D

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing lab operations in hardware R&D, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience standing up a new lab or expanding an existing one.
• Exposure to EH&S requirements in a research or prototype hardware context.
• Experience in hyperscaler, robotics, or physical AI startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily rhythm of the lab from opening checks to end-of-day handoffs.
• Coordinate lab scheduling across multiple engineering workstreams, balancing priorities.
• Manage equipment availability, calibration schedules, and preventive maintenance cycles.
• Maintain inventory of components, consumables, and tooling; own replenishment processes.
• Serve as the single point of contact for lab-related questions from engineering teams.
• Build and maintain the onsite lab operations playbook, documenting processes and safety protocols.
• Support onboarding of new team members, including tool training and safety certification tracking.
• Interface with facilities, IT, and procurement to resolve infrastructure issues.
• Prepare for key lab milestones, ensuring readiness before engineering teams arrive.
• Track and communicate lab capacity, equipment status, and readiness risks.
• Establish and enforce lab safety procedures, including compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows, identifying bottlenecks and proposing operational changes.

Skills

Lab management

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Lab operations

Hazard awareness

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Soldering/rework

3D printers

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lab Manager for a Boston onsite, 06+ months contract with long-term potential.

You will own the lab's daily rhythm, manage equipment, and coordinate cross-functional lab activities to support hardware R&D and robotics initiatives. The role requires 5+ years in lab operations within hardware R&D or robotics, experience standing up or expanding labs, EH&S exposure, and hands-on familiarity with test benches, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering and 3D