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Lab Manager

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$149.2k - $249kfull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Hybrid role leading a small team of lab technicians/coordinators while also hands-on operating and supporting engineering test plans in a world-class engineering lab environment.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, manage, mentor, and develop a small team of lab technicians/coordinators
  • Set priorities, assign work, and review team output to ensure quality and consistency
  • Conduct performance reviews, career development conversations, and skills growth planning for direct reports
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the lab team
  • Personally operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment in support of engineering test plans and experiments
  • Execute test protocols, collect and analyze data, and contribute directly to engineering programs alongside the technicians you manage
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex equipment issues or non-standard test setups
  • Design and build new test fixtures, setups, or lab processes as needed for emerging program requirements
  • Manage daily lab operations, including equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, calibration, and repair coordination
  • Oversee procurement, vendor relationships, and budget tracking for lab equipment, consumables, and services
  • Develop and enforce lab safety protocols in compliance with EHS standards and Apple policies
  • Partner with engineering teams to plan lab layouts, allocate space/resources, and support new equipment installations
  • Maintain accurate records for asset tracking, equipment certifications, and regulatory documentation
  • Manage access control, security protocols, and confidentiality requirements for sensitive prototype hardware
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase lab efficiency, uptime, and throughput
  • Coordinate cross-functional logistics between engineering, facilities, EHS, and supply chain teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 5+ years of industry experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience working in a technical/engineering lab environment, including direct execution of tests and equipment operation
  • 1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team (direct reports, project team, or 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 with the ability to balance individual technical work with team management responsibilities
  • Ability to lift and move lab equipment as needed
  • Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week; some roles may require flexibility for early/late hours around equipment deliveries, test schedules, or urgent repairs

Skills

Required:Lab managementpeople leadershipTest executionEquipment maintenance and calibration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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