Sr. Lab Manager - Electrical Engineering

UMass Lowell • Lowell, MA

20h

About The Position

The Senior Lab Manager manages the daily operations of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) instructional and research laboratories and the EECE maker space. Responsibilities include equipment management, budgeting, maintenance, and supervising personnel, all requiring strong technical and engineering skills. They also act as the main safety liaison with UMass Lowell’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office and work closely with EECE faculty, staff, and students to support teaching and research activities. Additionally, this person is responsible for providing lab instruction as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer or technician. A bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable taking initiative, reliable, motivated in one’s work, with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of engineering processes related to the setup of lab equipment, maintenance, and repair.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering schematics.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, staff, and faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory and teaching experience at the University level is preferred.
• Ability to present to external groups, especially prospective students and parents.
• Internal communications with faculty, students, and staff.
• Previous experience in supervising student lab assistants.

Responsibilities

• equipment management
• budgeting
• maintenance
• supervising personnel
• act as the main safety liaison with UMass Lowell’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office
• work closely with EECE faculty, staff, and students to support teaching and research activities
• providing lab instruction as needed

What This Job Offers

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