Lab Manager: ECU Validation & Test Equipment Uptime

Socket.dev

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Paid time off
On-site parking

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a hands-on Lab Manager to run the ECU Validation Test Lab in Irvine, CA. You will oversee day-to-day lab operations, calibration, and equipment maintenance while leading a team of technicians and coordinating with cross-site teams.

This role emphasizes accountability for test readiness, safety, and process discipline, with partner labs for standards and calibration practices. On-site role with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in test lab operations or similar technical environment.
  • 1+ years leading technicians or a small team.
  • Hands-on with environmental and mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Run and manage ECU validation lab operations and schedules.
  • Maintain calibration records and asset tracking in Jira.
  • Coordinate service, repairs, and vendor contracts for lab equipment.
  • Lead lab technicians, ensure safety, data quality and readiness.

Skills

Lab operations
Leadership
Metrology
Instrumentation maintenance
Jira

Tools

SAP
Confluence
CMMS

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a hands-on Lab Manager to run the ECU Validation Test Lab in Irvine, CA. You will oversee day-to-day lab operations, calibration, and equipment maintenance while leading a team of technicians and coordinating with cross-site teams.

This role emphasizes accountability for test readiness, safety, and process discipline, with partner labs for standards and calibration practices. On-site role with full-time commitment.

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