Lab Manager

Role Number: 200689503-0836

Summary

Our team designs, builds, and tests next-generation hardware and technologies that power Apple products used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. We're looking for a Lab Manager to help us maintain a world-class engineering lab environment where our teams can innovate quickly, safely, and reliably.

Description

As Lab Manager, you'll wear two hats: you'll lead and develop a team of lab technicians/coordinators while also rolling up your sleeves as an individual contributor — running experiments, operating equipment, and directly supporting engineering programs. This is a hybrid player-coach role for someone who wants both people leadership and hands-on technical ownership. You'll ensure the lab runs safely and efficiently while also being a technical resource engineers can rely on day-to-day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 5+ years of industry experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working in a technical/engineering lab environment, including direct execution of tests and equipment operation

• 1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team (direct reports, project team, or informal lead role)

• Strong understanding of lab safety standards, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance

• Experience with equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and asset management systems

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance individual technical work with team management responsibilities

• Ability to lift and move lab equipment as needed

• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week; some roles may require flexibility for early/late hours around equipment deliveries, test schedules, or urgent repairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hardware development or R&D environment (consumer electronics preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to switch fluidly between hands-on technical work and people leadership in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and chemical/electrical safety protocols

• Experience with inventory/asset management software and procurement systems

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and vendors

• Project management experience or certification (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.)

• Experience supporting confidential or prototype-stage hardware programs

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.