Celestica

Lab Manager

Celestica San Jose, CA

Summary

The Hardware Lab Manager we are looking for is a service-oriented and self-motivated professional. While collaborating with team members across all departments, you will leverage your debugging and soldering skills, knowledge of electronics fabrication, and PCB assembly skills to solve complex technical issues with Hardware Engineers. Do you like working on technology and yearn to be challenged in a fast paced R&D environment? If this appeals to you, then this captivating role will not let you down.


Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Electromechanical assembly and bring-up of prototypes and final system enclosures
  • Surface mount and through-hole PCB repair down to 0201 sized components
  • Execute system level tests and analyze results with engineers
  • Support the debug of products, sub-systems and test fixtures
  • Support development of text figures or jigs necessary for product development
  • Support the build and test of automated test equipment and peripherals
  • Rework prototypes and printed circuit board assemblies down to 0201 sized components
  • Procure lab equipment and services and maintain laboratory stock of parts and supplies for rapid prototyping
  • Maintain a safe and ISO compliant laboratory environment
  • Document assembly and testing procedures as required
  • High-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, driven, independent, and able to work with minimum supervision
  • Maintain the lab asset tracking system to monitor the location of test equipment


Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Perseverance to debug a hard problem and out of box thinking
  • Strong soldering, electronics fabrication, and PCB assembly skills
  • Ability to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn prototype boards
  • Proper operation and knowledge of standard tools including, bench supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.
  • Basic user level understanding of Unix/Windows, and Networking with Enterprise
  • Switches and RoutersSkills to work with teammates of various abilities and experiences
  • Experience with process and procedure documentation
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel or Google sheets is a plus


Physical Demands

  • Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
  • Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
  • Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines


Typical Experience

  • 7+ years of hands-on electronics assembly experience in an engineering development or laboratory environment


Typical Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Tech related Major or equivalent experience.


Salary

$77,000 - 100,000 USD/year


The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.


Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Information Technology, and Engineering
  • Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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