IC Resources is partnering with a global semiconductor company to hire a Lab Manager for its growing engineering team in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lab professional to build upon a hands on technical background while transitioning into a leadership role overseeing a high-performance semiconductor engineering lab.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment, enjoys leading technical teams, and takes ownership of lab operations, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day to day operations of a semiconductor engineering lab supporting Product and Test Engineering teams.
- Supervise and develop a team of 3–4 lab technicians, assigning priorities and managing workflow.
- Own overall lab readiness, organization, safety, and 5S initiatives.
- Manage preventive maintenance, calibration programs, and equipment uptime.
- Coordinate repairs, vendor support, equipment purchases, and lab operating budgets.
- Maintain inventory of lab equipment, spare parts, fixtures, consumables, and tooling.
- Support engineering characterization, sampling activities, and ATE lab operations.
- Develop and improve standard operating procedures and documentation.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Drive continuous improvements to lab efficiency, equipment utilization, and technician productivity.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in a semiconductor engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, or test lab environment.
- 2+ years leading technicians or coordinating technical lab operations.
- Strong experience supporting semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment) labs or similar "big iron" test environments.
- Hands‑on experience with: Oscilloscopes, Digital multimeters, Power supplies, Test fixtures, Engineering instrumentation
- Experience managing calibration, preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and vendor relationships.
- Experience owning lab budgets, equipment purchasing, and inventory management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering priorities.
- Comfortable being both hands‑on in the lab and leading a technical team.
Preferred Experience
- Semiconductor Product Engineering or Test Engineering lab environment.
- ATE platforms and associated engineering hardware.
- Failure analysis, characterization, or reliability testing.
- Lean manufacturing or 5S methodologies.
- IPC soldering certification or equivalent hands‑on soldering experience.
The Right Person
We're looking for a confident, proactive leader who isn't afraid to set expectations, hold technicians accountable, and drive results. This is a highly visible role where you'll own the lab environment, solve problems quickly, and ensure engineering teams have everything they need to execute successfully.
This is a growth opportunity with a company expanding its engineering operations. The successful candidate will begin with a hands‑on approach while developing into the long‑term leader of the laboratory.
Additional Information
- Onsite in Austin, Texas (Monday–Friday)
- Compensation: $92,000-$120,000
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term career growth. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for professional development within a stable, growing global organization.
Applicants MUST be authorized to work full time in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.
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