Lab Supervisor
Core
Lead a validation lab for automotive brake products, managing technicians, test equipment, and validation processes for new product development and customer requests.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Supervisor (Automotive Brakes)
Builds
Validation support for medium and heavy truck braking products (hydraulic brake boosters, brake calipers, drive line parking brakes)
Domain
Automotive / Vehicle Motion Division / Braking Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leadership of lab technicians, management of specialized test equipment, hydraulic and electromechanical test equipment operation, interpretation of engineering specifications and test procedures, troubleshooting complex technical issues, preventative maintenance planning, equipment calibration coordination, test stand control software development, supplier relationship management, safety and environmental compliance, performance review and coaching
Preferred skills
Automotive or commercial vehicle braking systems experience, equipment fabrication and repair, electronic control systems troubleshooting, LabVIEW or DASYLab experience
Technologies
LabVIEW, DASYLab, hydraulic test stands, electromechanical test equipment, test stand control software
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled lab technicians; manage technician workload and plan equipment capacity to optimize lab throughput; review and approve test orders; direct the preventative maintenance program and coordinate with the calibration team; develop and maintain test stand control software and lead the design of new test fixtures; establish metrics to quantify test equipment utilization; act as a counterpart for HSE and Facilities management; ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities