Lab Manager: ECU Validation & Test Equipment Uptime

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.