Lab Manager (Austin)

Summary The Hardware Lab Manager for this role will be a service-oriented and self-motivated professional. While collaborating with team members across all departments, you will leverage your debugging and soldering skills, knowledge of electronics PCB fabrication, and PCB assembly skills to solve complex technical issues with Hardware Engineers. Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and documentation Provide input to architects on the design and fit up of lab spaces Support Liquid Cooling Council engineers with maintenance of CDUs Electromechanical assembly and bring-up of prototypes and final system enclosures Surface mount and through-hole PCB repair down to 0201 sized components Execute system level tests and analyze results with engineers Support the debug of products, sub-systems and test fixtures Support development of text fixtures necessary for product development Support the build and test of automated test equipment and peripherals Procure lab equipment and services Maintain laboratory stock of parts and supplies for rapid prototyping Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, arranging for repairs and replacements when necessary Maintain a safe and ISO compliant laboratory environment Document assembly and testing procedures as required High-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated, driven, independent, and able to work with minimum supervision Maintain the lab asset tracking system to monitor the location of test equipment Perseverance to debug a hard problem and out of box thinking Strong soldering, electronics fabrication, and PCB assembly skills Ability to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn prototype boards Proper operation and knowledge of standard tools including bench supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc. Basic user level understanding of Unix/Windows, and Networking with Enterprise Switches and Routers Skills to work with teammates of various abilities and experiences Experience with process and procedure documentation Familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel or Google sheets is a plus Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc. Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines Typical Experience 2+ years prior experience in a laboratory management role 7+ years of hands‑on electronics debug and lab maintenance experience in an engineering development or laboratory environment Typical Education Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Celestica Inc.