Manager Lab Engineering
6 days agoLeadSalary: 121K - 177KUSA Wilmington, MA - ITCOnsiteFull TimeEngineering ManagementJobs by Symbotic Inc.
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Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic systems and software for end-to-end warehouse and supply-chain automation.
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
About Symbotic Inc.
Symbotic provides turnkey warehouse automation systems that use autonomous robots and AI-enhanced software to store, move, sort, and fulfill goods, including distribution and micro-fulfillment operations.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead the integrated testing-center laboratories, including prototype and test labs, machine shop, and 3D-print lab. You will manage technical personnel, capacity planning, test-hardware fabrication, equipment installation and calibration, budgets, safety, preventive maintenance, and scalable testing operations.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of management experience
- At least 8 years of total work experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent leadership experience
- Experience operating an engineering lab, test facility, prototype lab, machine shop, or fabrication operation
- Experience managing technicians, machinists, fabrication specialists, or other skilled technical personnel
- Experience managing full-time employees and contract labor
- Experience with test fixtures, rigs, engineering drawings, GD&T, machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with test-equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, laboratory safety, and auditable equipment records
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel
Responsibilities
- Manage prototype and test labs, machine shop, and 3D-print lab operations
- Lead engineering technicians, fabrication specialists, machinists, and contract personnel
- Manage contractor onboarding, offboarding, agency relationships, and workforce planning
- Establish centralized intake and capacity planning for technical resources
- Deliver test hardware, rigs, fixtures, and test articles
- Manage external machine shop partners and make-versus-buy decisions
- Install, commission, maintain, and calibrate test equipment
- Manage operating and capital plans for equipment, tooling, consumables, facilities, and contingent labor
- Drive laboratory safety, equipment integrity, preventive maintenance, and calibration programs
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K
- PTO
- Business travel expense reimbursement
- Corporate credit card for eligible employees