Robotics Lab Lead: Hardware & Ops Owner

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced Robotics Lab Manager to oversee a fast-paced robotics lab in San Jose, CA. You will manage safety, equipment readiness, and cross-functional support for mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test teams.

You will lead lab layout optimization, maintenance programs, and tooling provisioning, coordinating with contractors and suppliers to keep prototype development on track and safe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in robotics, automation, or R&D labs.
• Experience managing a robotics or hardware lab environment.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with prototype fabrication and lab equipment maintenance.
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation, organization, maintenance, and safety of the robotics lab.
• Optimize lab layout to support robot development, testing, and integration.
• Configure workstations, test areas, safety barriers, and robotic systems.
• Develop lab procedures, equipment standards, and safety practices.
• Ensure teams have access to the necessary tools, components, and resources.
• Manage lab inventory, spare parts, and procurement with vendors.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Lab operations

Safety management

Problem solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced Robotics Lab Manager to oversee a fast-paced robotics lab in San Jose, CA. You will manage safety, equipment readiness, and cross-functional support for mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test teams.

You will lead lab layout optimization, maintenance programs, and tooling provisioning, coordinating with contractors and suppliers to keep prototype development on track and safe.