Validation Lab Manager

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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

Paid time off (PTO)

Structured training programs

Employee wellness support programs

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a Validation Lab Manager to oversee a team of technicians in the Validation Engineering group. This role involves managing lab operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with various teams to meet project needs.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in a technical field and extensive experience in validation engineering, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to improve lab procedures. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering validation and test experience.
• 0-2+ years managing technical teams.
• Experience in a computer hardware environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lab’s current needs and plan for the future.
• Establish and manage budgets and purchase equipment.
• Coordinate with teams to support validation needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of hardware/software interactions

Education

BS in a technical discipline or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

• Work with management to manage the lab’s current needs, anticipate growth, and utilize 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 that 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 and ensure proper storage, including accurate calibration of sensitive equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of racks, servers, equipment, and components, including the disposition of unused or defective materials.
• Perform quarterly audit and maintain ESD requirements per company guidelines.
• Ensure all engineering training is up to date.
• Ensure all industry/safety guidelines are always followed.
• Coordinate with facilities to maintain lab security and safety.

What You Bring

• 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 is 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.
• Understands and uses speed as a competitive advantage; completes tasks on time.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at various levels in the organization.

What We Offer

• 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 with access to leading providers
• 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 Employment Opportunity Statement

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. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a U.S. citizen or national, 2) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), 3) be a refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or 4) be an asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or 5) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.