Lab Manager

NEXUSTEST PTE LTD; Chandler (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NexusTest seeks a detail-oriented Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of our testing labs and cleanrooms across locations. You will ensure that our equipment, environments, and safety programs run at peak efficiency while coordinating with R&D, vendors, and facility operations.

Responsibilities include safety audits, calibration planning, inventory control, and space planning to support fast-paced engineering projects in semiconductor testing environments.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Physical Sciences, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years managing technical laboratories, semiconductor test floors, or cleanrooms.
• Safety: Knowledge of lab safety, ESD protection, ISO cleanroom standards.
• Vendor: Experience coordinating calibration programs and vendor relationships.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory and cleanroom operations, ensuring optimal workflow and organization.
• Enforce cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and ESD safety per industry guidelines.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and calibration of automated test equipment and lab infrastructure.
• Maintain asset tracking, service records, and vendor contracts.
• Enforce EHS protocols, conduct safety audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage lab space, bench assignments, and inventory to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with R&D, technicians, and site operations for equipment bring-ups and upgrades.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

NexusTest is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lab Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and compliance of our testing laboratories and cleanroom environments in different locations. In this role, you will ensure that our technical spaces, automated test equipment infrastructure, and controlled environments operate at peak efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will serve as the primary liaison between R&D engineering teams, equipment vendors, and facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory & Cleanroom Operations:
• Manage day-to-day operations of the engineering labs, testing floors, and controlled environments, ensuring optimal workflow and organization.
• Enforce cleanroom protocols, contamination control procedures, and antistatic (ESD) safety standards in alignment with industry guidelines (e.g., ISO 14644-1 standards).
• Equipment Maintenance & Calibration:
• Coordinate installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration schedules for specialized automated test equipment and laboratory infrastructure.
• Maintain asset tracking, service records, and maintenance contracts with third-party vendors and equipment manufacturers.
• Safety, Compliance, & EHS:
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enforce strict Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols, hazardous material handling, and waste disposal procedures.
• Conduct routine safety audits, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure adherence to local building, fire, and occupational safety codes.
• Inventory & Resource Management:
• Oversee lab consumable inventories, spare parts, and standard tooling supplies to minimize downtime for engineering and testing teams.
• Manage lab space allocation, bench assignments, and equipment layout to support dynamic project requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with R&D engineers, technicians, and site operations teams to support new equipment bring-ups, facility modifications, and infrastructure upgrades.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience managing technical laboratories, semiconductor test floors, hardware R&D environments, or cleanrooms.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment (ATE) ecosystems and delicate precision hardware is a strong plus.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Solid understanding of lab safety protocols, ESD protection, and ISO cleanroom standards.
• Experience coordinating equipment calibration programs and managing vendor relationships.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating effectively with engineers, technicians, and external vendors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly scaling semiconductor testing and engineering environment.
• A collaborative, hands-on culture working at the forefront of advanced test technology.