Technical Lab Operations Manager

Intel Corporation•Aloha, OR

2d•$155,520 - $255,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Lab Operations Manager leads the operation and continued development of multiple engineering laboratory environments supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The labs support equipment training, engineering development, troubleshooting, repair, and validation. The manager ensures safe, efficient, and consistent lab operations and provides engineers and technicians with the equipment, tools, processes, and infrastructure needed to support manufacturing operations. The role requires technical operations leadership, cross-functional coordination, and experience managing engineering environments involving complex automated equipment. The position is part of Intel Foundry, which develops and scales advanced manufacturing technologies. The manager leads a team and aligns laboratory capabilities with engineering and manufacturing needs, while fostering an inclusive and productive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
At least 6 years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
Experience managing technical facilities, engineering labs, equipment programs, or manufacturing support operations.
Experience working with semiconductor equipment or complex automated manufacturing systems.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and technician teams.
Experience establishing operational processes, safety controls, equipment management systems, and technical documentation.
Project and resource-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build and strengthen partnerships across organizations.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, with at least 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, with at least 2 years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or advanced manufacturing systems.
Experience managing engineering development, training, equipment, or repair laboratory environments.
Familiarity with automated equipment, robotics, motion control, machine vision, industrial controls, or equipment development.
Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and engineering validation.
Experience developing technical training programs for engineers or technicians.
Experience standing up or expanding technical laboratory capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on operational efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of multiple technical engineering laboratories.
Manage lab readiness, scheduling, capacity, equipment availability, and resource coordination.
Establish and maintain laboratory operating procedures, safety standards, access controls, and equipment-use requirements.
Coordinate equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and laboratory infrastructure.
Support hands-on technical training and development activities for engineers and technicians.
Establish metrics for lab utilization, availability, safety, training activity, engineering throughput, and overall operational effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes and capabilities.
Develop strategic roadmaps for module engineering capabilities aligned with future requirements.
Support team growth through goal setting and performance management, and foster an inclusive and productive work environment.