Hardware Lab Operations Lead & Automation Specialist

Akkodis; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Lab Assistant on-site in Austin, TX for a contract position. You will support day-to-day lab operations, inventory management, device tracking, and test systems for a growing hardware lab.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lab management, strong macOS proficiency, and experience with large databases and Excel, including pivot tables. Scripting/automation experience is highly preferred and there will be opportunities to work with QA and Systems teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab management, hardware lab operations, or similar environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with macOS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables.
• Experience searching, organizing, and managing information in large databases and Excel tables.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience working with automated testing and running test scripts.
• Strong experience managing hardware inventory, devices, and lab equipment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 30–50 lbs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab space allocation, layout, communication, and expansion.
• Manage inventory of hardware devices, parts, test equipment, consumables, and other lab supplies.
• Create and maintain processes for tracking the use and location of lab devices and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, verify device locations, and perform inventory cycle counts.
• Manage device check-ins, tracking, secure storage, lifecycle management, and end-of-life disposal.
• Establish protocols for the use and tracking of inventory and test devices.
• Partner with QA and Systems teams to plan and procure lab consumables, modules, and test devices.
• Run automated test scripts, collect test data, and update results in dashboards.
• Set up automation test racks and assist with lab layouts based on equipment, network, utilities, safety, access, and ergonomic requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory tagging for all lab equipment, including cables, monitors, keyboards, mice, power supplies, flash drives, and other accessories.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams on lab upgrades, maintenance, network requirements, test benches, furniture, lab cleanup, and other operational needs.
• Create and communicate schedules for lab activities and upgrades.
• Manage the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste and other lab materials in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries with internal and external delivery partners.
• Pick up, transfer, and manage devices across local Austin buildings as needed.

Skills

Lab management experience

macOS

Excel pivot tables

Large databases & Excel

Networking fundamentals

Automated testing

Hardware inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Lab Assistant on-site in Austin, TX for a contract position. You will support day-to-day lab operations, inventory management, device tracking, and test systems for a growing hardware lab.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lab management, strong macOS proficiency, and experience with large databases and Excel, including pivot tables. Scripting/automation experience is highly preferred and there will be opportunities to work with QA and Systems teams.