Lab Operations Lead - Safety, Equipment & Capacity

Alignment Engine Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Apprenticeship pathway

Certification support

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Alignment Engine Inc. is seeking a senior leader to own the development and validation lab, ensuring equipment readiness, safety, and infrastructure reliability in Chillicothe, Ohio.

You will drive calibration programs, capacity planning, and vendor management to support daily operations. The role requires 7+ years in data center or mission-critical environments, a track record of leading commissioning, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive experience in data center, industrial, or mission-critical operations.
• Proven track record building and leading teams through commissioning and early operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the discipline.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own development and validation lab infrastructure including equipment, safety, benches.
• Manage lab equipment calibration and utilization.
• Own lab safety, ESD, and chemical programs.
• Plan bench and rack capacity for the team.
• Manage lab purchasing and vendor service.

Skills

Data center operations

Team leadership

Lab safety

ESD/chemical programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alignment Engine Inc. is seeking a senior leader to own the development and validation lab, ensuring equipment readiness, safety, and infrastructure reliability in Chillicothe, Ohio.

You will drive calibration programs, capacity planning, and vendor management to support daily operations. The role requires 7+ years in data center or mission-critical environments, a track record of leading commissioning, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.