Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME

LabRulez; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits including

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Santa Clara, CA, seeks an Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME to lead daily ESL/Reliability lab operations, staffing, scheduling, and on-site engineering oversight for vibration, thermal, and reliability testing services.

You will drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with A2LA/CB accreditation while supporting business growth and new service offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–15+ years in environmental testing or ESL operations.
• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and maintain electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets.
• Willingness to travel between Santa Clara and Union City.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ESL/Reliability lab operations and staffing.
• Ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Drive process improvements and optimize chamber utilization.
• Support audits and accreditation compliance (A2LA/CB).

Skills

Environmental testing

Automation design

Electro-mechanical systems

Staff management

Budgeting

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is responsible for the daily operational management of the ESL/Reliability laboratories. This position oversees onsite engineering operations, chamber utilization, staffing coordination, customer execution, test scheduling, and operational efficiency across wireless certification and reliability programs.

This role serves as the primary onsite operational leader responsible for ensuring successful execution of customer projects, maintaining laboratory productivity, supporting engineering teams, and driving operational excellence across ESL and Reliability testing services.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the West Coast Director of Operations/General Manager of Santa Clara

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Listed examples are illustrative, and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ESL Environmental/Reliability laboratory teams, ensuring efficient execution of customer projects, staffing alignment, chamber utilization, and on-time delivery while maintaining high levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Understand customer timelines and operational priorities while working closely with the ESL team effectively managing scheduling, staffing, and laboratory resources. Implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, testing quality, and overall customer experience.
• Drive operational growth and revenue generation by maximizing laboratory utilization, supporting new service offerings, improving throughput, and working cross-functionally with customers, sales, and technical leadership to expand business opportunities.
• Support the development of the onsite ESL/Realibility teams by improving technical knowledge and understanding of Vibration, Thermal Dynamics, Electro-Mechanical systems. Foster team redundancy and confidence to ensure successful execution across all operational areas.
• Oversee testing operations supporting vibration, thermal, and customer value proposition test cells.
• Work with Operations Director, test equipment vendors, and chamber suppliers to obtain quotes, coordinate purchases, and maintain operational readiness for certification, calibration, chamber verification, and future laboratory expansion activities.
• Maintain compliance with A2LA and CB accreditation requirements while supporting audits, quality initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in preferably Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field ORa minimum of 10+ years of related industry experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 - 15 + years of environmental testing or design/automation or general ESLexperience
• Ability to design/troubleshoot/maintain an electro-mechanical system
• Developing detailed plans for new designs and products
• Making determinations for equipment, staff and training needs
• Proposing project and program budgets
• Hiring and supervising staff
• Leading research and development projects that produce new designs, products and processes
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas
• Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machiningAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Experience working with diverse teams (engineering, operations, marketing) is preferred
• Ability to travel between Santa Clara & Union City
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, workingMonday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Thispositionrequires candidates toreside within a commutable distance to Santa Clara, CA.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.