Lab Operations Engineer

Nissan•Farmington Hills, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Lab Operations Engineer 3 to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across teams, turning data into insight, and building processes that enable others to succeed. You’ll play a key role in how we plan work, manage resources, implement new systems, and continuously improve lab efficiency and effectiveness. This position has a direct impact on how our lab operates—today and in the future. You’ll help create clarity from complexity, introduce modern systems, and ensure our operations are efficient, and data driven. If you’re looking to expand your influence beyond individual projects and make a lasting operational impact, this role offers that opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline
5+ years of experience in a testing or lab-based environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with test equipment and laboratory or facility environments preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with both technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

Partner closely with management and finance to forecast, track, and manage department budgets
Develop and report monthly metrics that provide clear visibility into spending, trends, and opportunities
Collaborate with all test teams to forecast future project workload, including expense estimates and technician resource needs
Work with VPM and RM to align and level forecasts during reviews
Track performance against plans and report actionable metrics
Lead the planning and implementation of a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Build and organize equipment inventories, critical asset data, preventive maintenance checklists, dashboards, and reports
Establish systems that improve forecasting accuracy, equipment tracking, compliance, and long-term planning
Support the lab operations team with process improvement initiatives, time studies, and efficiency projects, such as: Calibration assessment – evaluate and determine calibration requirements, intervals and necessity across all lab teams
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden across the lab