High_Speed Lab Manager
About The Position
MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. We are seeking a hands-on Lab Manager to oversee daily operations, organization, and infrastructure for our high-speed electrical and optical test lab. This is an active role focused on maintaining equipment, board rework, bench organization, inventory, and remote support. The ideal candidate handles technical troubleshooting, logistics, and facilities management. You take pride in a clean, organized lab and are equally comfortable soldering fine-pitch components, managing procurement, or designing floor plans. This role supports engineers working on high-speed interconnects, signal and power integrity, and optical qualification using advanced lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, etc.).
Requirements
- Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
- 5+ years of experience in an electronics test lab, hardware prototyping lab, or equivalent environment.
- IPC-A-610 certification (Class 2 minimum, Class 3 preferred); J-STD-001 soldering certification a plus.
- Expert hand soldering/SMT rework and BGA reballing/inspection.
- Proficiency with bench instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, VNAs).
- Optical fiber handling (connector inspection/cleaning, polarity verification).
- Calibration database management and third-party service coordination.
- Proficiency with procurement (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and asset tracking tools.
- Knowledge of ESD and safety standards (OSHA/EHS).
- Strong communication skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
- Customer-service orientation; proactive, solution-focused attitude.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.
- Capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.
Nice To Haves
- J-STD-001 soldering certification
Responsibilities
- Perform precision hand soldering/rework on fine-pitch SMT components (0201, QFN, BGA/reballing, LCC, 0.4mm pitch BGAs, flex connectors, high-speed RF/coaxial connectors).
- Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on prototype PCBs and SVKs (component swaps, trace cuts, jumpers, test points).
- Conduct board-level failure analysis (solder joint, trace, pad, and ESD damage inspection) using stereo/digital microscopes.
- Manage calibration kits and reference cable libraries; perform periodic VNA cable characterization.
- Provide first-line operation and support for lab instruments (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, optical power meters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies).
- Maintain calibration schedules, coordinate third-party servicing, and manage equipment database/records.
- Configure instruments (GPIB/LAN/USB), validate automation scripts, and troubleshoot connectivity for remote engineers.
- Act as on-site support—connecting probes, swapping cables, changing DUT configurations, and cycling power.
- Coordinate scheduling for cross-timezone testing and maintain clear shift handoff logs.
- Source and procure lab equipment, parts, and consumables; manage POs, vendor quotes, and RMAs.
- Maintain a real-time inventory database of assets, serial numbers, and reorder thresholds.
- Stock critical consumables: solder, flux, IPA, cleaning supplies, and common SMT components.
Benefits
- Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrued)
- 12 company holidays
- 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- $1,500 yearly towards professional development
- Team Lunches
- Quarterly off-sites
- Regular town halls
- 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
- $50 per month for perks
- Home-tech setup
- Remote wifi expense reimbursement
- 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP
- 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave
- Flexible return-to-work hours
- Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit
- Up to $20K/month in AI Resources
- Dedicated internal AI Tooling Team
- Company-paid life insurance (up to $300K)
- Long-term disability insurances
- Reimbursement for train rides
- Uber account for commute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
