Lab Engineering Manager: Test Systems & Lab Operations

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Lab Engineering to lead the Lab Engineering function within the Reliability Engineering & System Test team. You will own the labs, machine shop, and 3D print lab, oversee technicians and contractors, and plan capacity across multiple test programs.

You will drive equipment installation, maintenance, and calibration, while ensuring safety and auditable records. Up to 10% travel and a driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience and 8 years of total work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Experience owning an engineering lab, test facility, prototype lab, machine shop, or fabrication operation.

Responsibilities

• Own Integrated Testing Center lab spaces including prototype/test labs, machine shop, and 3D print lab, including layout and space planning.
• Lead a workforce of engineering technicians, fabrication specialists, machinists, and contract personnel.
• Establish centralized intake queue and capacity planning across resources for System Test and Reliability Engineering.
• Deliver test hardware through fabrication and build of rigs, fixtures, and test articles.
• Own installation, commissioning, maintenance, and calibration of environmental and test equipment.
• Build and manage annual operating and capital plans for equipment and facilities.
• Drive laboratory safety and auditable equipment records.

Skills

Lab management

People management

Test fixture development

GD&T

Machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Lab Engineering to lead the Lab Engineering function within the Reliability Engineering & System Test team. You will own the labs, machine shop, and 3D print lab, oversee technicians and contractors, and plan capacity across multiple test programs.

You will drive equipment installation, maintenance, and calibration, while ensuring safety and auditable records. Up to 10% travel and a driver’s license are required.