Validation Lab Manager

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 124,125 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health resources

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave support

Structured training programs

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a Validation Lab Manager to oversee a team of technicians involved in several validation engineering projects. The successful candidate will manage the physical hosting of validation racks and ensure efficient lab operations.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical discipline, extensive engineering validation experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include competitive pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 6+ years of engineering validation and test experience.
• 0-2+ years managing technical teams.
• Experience within a computer hardware environment preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of validation and testing of computer servers or storage appliances.
• Understanding of hardware and software interactions.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Understanding of speed as a competitive advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lab’s current needs and anticipate growth.
• Coordinate with management to manage budgets and purchase equipment.
• Ensure the lab supports validation needs efficiently.
• Work with engineers to improve procedures and processes.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams.
• Maintain equipment and tools within the lab.
• Ensure proper storage and accurate calibration of sensitive equipment.
• Perform quarterly audits and maintain ESD requirements.
• Ensure all engineering training is up to date.
• Coordinate with facilities to maintain lab security and safety.

Job description

Overview

The Validation Lab Manager will manage a team of technicians supporting ZT System’s Validation Engineering group on several projects in various stages of development.

The Lab Manager will plan and manage the physical hosting of validation racks and will drive the coordination efforts with Engineering and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lab’s current needs, anticipate growth, and incorporate feedback from engineers and program managers to plan for the future.
• Coordinate with management to establish and manage budgets, purchase equipment, and roll out equipment and materials.
• Ensure the lab can efficiently support validation needs.
• Work with engineers to establish and improve procedures and processes by addressing issues and risks specific to customers.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams by reporting on lab status, capacity, and productivity.
• Maintain equipment and tools within the lab, ensure proper storage, and accurately calibrate sensitive equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of racks, servers, equipment, and components, including the disposition of unused or defective materials.
• Perform quarterly audits and maintain ESD requirements per company guidelines.
• Ensure all engineering training is up to date.
• Ensure all industry and safety guidelines are always followed.
• Coordinate with facilities to maintain lab security and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 6+ years of engineering validation and test experience.
• 0-2+ years managing technical teams.
• Experience within a computer hardware environment preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of validation and testing of computer servers or storage appliances in a design and development environment.
• Understanding of hardware and software interactions; able to apply this understanding to resolve issues in a validation lab environment.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability; uses rigorous logic to solve problems.
• Understanding of and use of speed as a competitive advantage; completing tasks on time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at various levels in the organization.

Compensation

The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $124,125 and $182,000 per year. The final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.