Lab Manager

Apple • Cupertino, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager maintains a world-class engineering lab environment where teams can innovate quickly, safely, and reliably. This hybrid player-coach role combines leadership and development of lab technicians and coordinators with hands-on technical work, including running experiments, operating equipment, and directly supporting engineering programs. The Lab Manager ensures the lab operates safely and efficiently and serves as a day-to-day technical resource for engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 5+ years of industry experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working in a technical or engineering lab environment, including direct execution of tests and equipment operation.
• 1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team, including direct reports, a project team, or an informal lead role.
• Strong understanding of lab safety standards, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and asset management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance individual technical work with team management responsibilities.
• Ability to lift and move lab equipment as needed.
• Willingness to work on-site five days a week; some roles may require flexibility for early or late hours around equipment deliveries, test schedules, or urgent repairs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hardware development or R&D environment, preferably consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to switch fluidly between hands-on technical work and people leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and chemical and electrical safety protocols.
• Experience with inventory or asset management software and procurement systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and vendors.
• Project management experience or certification (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience supporting confidential or prototype-stage hardware programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of lab technicians and coordinators.
• Run experiments, operate equipment, and directly support engineering programs.
• Ensure the lab operates safely and efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to engineers.
• Balance individual technical work with team management responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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