Engineering Lab Planner
Core
Develops and maintains long-range lab resource plans and forward-looking schedules for test cells, technicians, and specialized tools to align project demand with lab capacity.
Role type
Senior IC lab planning and scheduling specialist
Builds
Long-range capacity plans and resource-loaded schedules for engineering test labs
Domain
Energy sector engineering test operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Long-range planning, resource-loaded scheduling, capacity modeling, conflict identification, risk escalation, stakeholder alignment, process improvement
Preferred skills
NPI/NPD planning experience, familiarity with test lab operations (load banks, fuel compatibility, HVAC limits), proficiency with Smartsheet and OnePlan
Technologies
Smartsheet, OnePlan, MS Office
Responsibilities
Develop and publish long-range lab resource plans; Build and maintain resource-loaded schedules accounting for capacity and changeover times; Identify capacity/capability conflicts and recommend mitigation options; Partner with Lab Operations to maintain a lab resource catalog; Establish and maintain lab planning cadence and prioritization views; Surface conflicts and escalate constraints to the Lab Portfolio Manager; Support NPI/NPD planning by integrating test readiness and facility needs; Prepare and present lab capacity and schedule health reports; Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and data quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC