Hardware Lab Manager
Core
Own and scale the hardware development lab to enable rapid product innovation from prototype through validation for WHOOP's health and performance wearables.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Lab Manager
Builds
High-throughput hardware development platform supporting prototype builds, testing, and validation
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware lab operations, team leadership, lab equipment management, prototyping support, resource prioritization, budget management, safety compliance, metrology systems, calibration, inventory management
Preferred skills
AI tool adoption, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Metrology systems, calibration tools, prototyping tools, test equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of lab technicians; Partner with engineering leaders to prioritize shared lab resources; Build scalable lab systems for scheduling, work intake, and inventory; Own the lifecycle of lab infrastructure including maintenance and capability planning; Establish safe and compliant laboratory environments; Manage the lab budget and plan future investments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC