Robotics Lab Manager — Hands-On, Onsite Leader

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Robotics Lab Manager in San Jose, CA. The role oversees day-to-day lab operations, safety, and readiness of robotic systems, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong Mechanical Engineering background, hands-on hardware expertise, and proven ability to manage a fast-paced lab environment while ensuring equipment availability and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in robotics, automation, or R&D labs.
• Strong hands-on mechanical engineering and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with prototype development and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation, organization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the robotics engineering lab.
• Establish and maintain an efficient lab layout supporting robot development, prototype assembly, troubleshooting, integration, and testing.
• Coordinate installation and configuration of workstations, test areas, safety barriers, equipment, and robotic systems.
• Develop and maintain lab procedures, equipment standards, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering teams have access to the appropriate tools, equipment, hardware, components, and test resources.
• Maintain lab inventory, spare parts, consumables, tools, and engineering equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency, equipment utilization, organization, safety, and engineering workflow.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Robotics Lab Manager in San Jose, CA. The role oversees day-to-day lab operations, safety, and readiness of robotic systems, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and test engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong Mechanical Engineering background, hands-on hardware expertise, and proven ability to manage a fast-paced lab environment while ensuring equipment availability and compliance with safety standards.