Lab Manager (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

1d•$158,600 - $253,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager supports product development, testing, and innovation by owning and continuously improving a critical engineering lab environment. This role helps ensure that systems, equipment, and infrastructure are reliable, safe, and ready to scale with future programs. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day lab operations, support engineering teams, and combine hands-on technical experience with operational ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in engineering lab operations, test environments, or system maintenance.
Experience guiding or coordinating technical teams.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across complex systems.
Working knowledge of calibration, maintenance, and lab safety practices.
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Candidates local to position location
This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Responsibilities

Guide, coach, and support lab technicians while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.
Prioritize and assign work to meet project and operational needs.
Develop technical capability and safe operating practices across lab users.
Ensure high availability and performance of test systems, equipment, and lab infrastructure.
Establish and execute preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting processes.
Maintain safe and compliant lab operations aligned with company and industry standards.
Train new users and enable effective, safe access to lab resources.
Partner with engineering and facilities teams to enable new product introductions and lab expansion.
Optimize lab layout, capacity, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput.
Manage lab assets, including equipment’s lifecycle, inventory, upgrades, decommissioning, and transitions of legacy systems.
Identify and implement improvements that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and enhance user experience.
Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to expand lab capability.
Establish best practices for lab operations, documentation, and system utilization.