Computer Engineering Lab Manager

University of Washington Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

3d • $75,696 - $83,508

About The Position

The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) is hiring a Computer Engineering Lab Manager to manage and administer its 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, provides students with support for ECE projects, and monitors, purchases, and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies.

The role develops course-related demonstrations and hands-on undergraduate lab exercises in coordination with the ECE Program Chair and faculty, participates in curriculum meetings, and oversees safe student project operations, including senior design and capstone work. It also supports junior and senior ECE students’ progress toward ABET student outcomes through extracurricular design experiences, student clubs, and senior design.

The manager ensures lab facilities, equipment, and supplies are functional and ready for classroom use; conducts routine equipment checks and coordinates repairs or replacements; manages inventory and equipment loans; and makes purchases as needed. In collaboration with the Senior Computer Specialist, the manager installs, updates, configures, and maintains software on lab computers, provides technical support for reliable lab operations and computing resources, and monitors compliance with safety protocols and proper use of lab tools, equipment, and spaces.

This is a regular, 100% FTE position with first-shift hours. The listed annual pay range is $75,696 to $83,508. Applicants must attach a cover letter specific to the role, outlining their interest, relevant experience or qualifications, and the value they would bring to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including supporting student laboratories in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering and supporting virtual environments.
• Demonstrated competence with Python, C, C++, MatLab, SolidWorks or Fusion 360, and Java, including providing more complex technical support.
• Excellent written and oral communication, user liaison, and personal interaction skills.
• Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation 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 laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies are up to date, functional, and ready for classroom and lab use.
• Monitor equipment condition, conduct routine checks, and ensure timely repairs or replacements.
• Manage inventories of hardware, supplies, and equipment; 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 laboratory operations, timely upgrades, and coordination of local and remote computing resources.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols and proper use of tools, equipment, and laboratory spaces.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits information page and describes outstanding benefits, but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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