PCB Materials Lab Manager

What you'll do

• Supervise a team of characterization engineers and manage their daily priorities to ensure timely results.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the lab and the broader Materials Engineering team.
• Evaluate and clarify incoming engineering requests to ensure high-quality, on-time execution.
• Develop long-term roadmaps for staffing, equipment, and facility capabilities to align with team goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and acquire new laboratory tools and testing techniques.
• Own lab safety and compliance by partnering with EH&S and Facilities departments.
• Manage procedural execution including time card approvals and procurement of consumables.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in a hands-on materials characterization or testing lab.
• Hands-on experience with thermomechanical materials testing or familiarity with electrical and RF material characterization.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to operate independently with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of PCB or electronics materials (dielectrics, reinforcements, conductors) (preferred).
• Experience leading lab operations, including safety/compliance, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration (preferred).