Computer Engineering Lab Manager

University of Washington • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The Computer Engineering Lab Manager manages and administers the School of Engineering and Technology’s Computer Engineering laboratories. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and working closely with the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Program Chair, the manager supports faculty in designing lab exercises, helps students with ECE projects, and monitors, purchases, and maintains lab equipment and supplies.

The role develops course-related demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises, coordinates lab activities with curriculum goals, and oversees safe student project work. It also manages laboratory facilities, equipment, inventory, software, technical support, and safety practices to keep labs ready for classroom and student use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering and two years of relevant experience, including supporting student laboratories in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering and supporting virtual environments. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
• Demonstrated competence with Python, C, C++, MatLab, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, and Java, including providing more complex technical support tasks.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication, user liaison, and personal interaction abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Occasionally push and navigate boxes and equipment weighing more than 40 pounds.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter specific to the role, outlining their interest, relevant experience or qualifications, and how they would add value to the team or organization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of junior- and senior-level topics and equipment in a typical computer engineering curriculum.
• Knowledge of device design and fabrication, and proficiency with hand and bench tools, 3D printers, and laser cutters.
• Ability to develop creative solutions for academic, instructional, business, and research needs.
• Experience in a large and complex computing environment and evaluating and implementing software and hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build course-related demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises for undergraduate programs in coordination with the ECE Program Chair and faculty.
• Participate in ECE curriculum meetings to align lab activities with program goals and instructional needs.
• Provide oversight and ensure safe operations of student projects, including senior design and capstone work.
• Support junior and senior ECE students in achieving ABET student outcomes through extracurricular design experiences, including student clubs and senior design.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are up-to-date, functional, and ready for classroom and lab use.
• Monitor lab equipment condition, perform routine checks, and ensure timely repairs or replacements.
• Manage inventory of hardware, supplies, and equipment for courses; coordinate check-in and check-out of materials and equipment for student use; and make purchases as needed.
• Install, update, configure, and maintain software on lab computers in collaboration with the Senior Computer Specialist.
• Provide technical support for reliable lab operation, timely upgrades, and coordination of local and remote computing resources.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols and proper use of tools, equipment, and lab spaces.

Benefits

• The university describes outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth; specific benefit details are provided through the linked UW staff benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level