CareerPlan

Hardware Lab Manager

Mountain ViewFull-time$160k2026-10-17 → 2026-10-18
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Oversee daily operations of a hardware lab supporting AI accelerator board validation and testing, including precision rework, equipment maintenance, and remote support for engineers.

Role type

Senior IC hardware lab manager

Builds

Prototype PCBs, validation boards, and test infrastructure for AI accelerator systems

Domain

Hardware engineering / AI accelerators / Electronics manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Expert hand soldering and SMT rework, board-level failure analysis, instrument configuration (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies), calibration management, procurement and inventory control, ESD control program management, remote lab support coordination

Preferred skills

J-STD-001 or IPC-7711/7721 rework certification, high-speed or signal/power integrity lab experience, instrument automation in Python (PyVISA, SCPI), 0201/QFN/BGA rework, lab build-out experience, first-silicon bring-up at AI accelerator companies

Technologies

SMT, GPIB, LAN, USB, PyVISA, SCPI, SAP, Coupa, OSHA/EHS standards

Responsibilities

Perform precision rework on prototype and validation boards, execute engineering change orders on PCBs, support new board bring-up and power-on checks, maintain and calibrate bench instruments, configure instruments for remote engineers, manage lab logistics and inventory, oversee lab space layout and safety compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC