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PCB Materials Lab Manager

Apple· Hardware
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San Diego, CA$175k - $308.5kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead and manage the San Diego PCB Materials Lab, providing hands-on technical leadership and cross-functional program management to ensure high-quality, timely characterization of thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of PCB materials. Drive roadmaps, safety/compliance, and collaboration with Materials Engineering and partners to keep the lab responsive and ahead of engineering needs.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise lab staff and provide daily/weekly oversight, dynamically juggling priorities to maximize impact in a fast-moving environment.
  • Uphold high standards for data quality, thoroughness, and presentation, and set the bar for the team's work.
  • Serve as the primary interface between the lab and Materials Engineering and key cross-functional partners, connecting the dots to position the lab for success.
  • Develop staffing, equipment, and facility roadmaps that keep the lab aligned with the team's long-term goals; identify and adopt new tools and techniques to enhance capabilities.
  • Own lab safety and compliance, partnering with EH&S, Facilities, and others to keep the facility functional and safe.
  • Manage procedural execution, including approving time cards and procuring equipment and consumables.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Experience in a hands-on materials characterization or testing lab
  • Hands-on experience with thermomechanical materials testing (e.g., TMA, TGA, DMA, DSC, tensile, impact) OR Familiarity with electrical and RF material characterization, such as dielectric (Dk/Df) measurement, probing, network analysis, and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness
  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to operate independently with sound judgment
  • Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
  • Knowledge of PCB or electronics materials (dielectrics, reinforcements, conductors)
  • Experience evaluating, specifying, and acquiring lab equipment, and working with outside equipment suppliers
  • Excellent communication skills and a track record of mentoring and developing engineers
  • Experience leading lab operations, including safety/compliance, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Required:Lab leadershipData quality and presentationThermomechanical characterizationElectrical/RF characterizationSafety and compliance management
Nice to have:Equipment evaluation and procurement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder and stock programs (eligible)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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