Lab Manager

Title: Lab Manager

Location: Onsite Redmond, WA

Duration: 12 months will be extendes

Compensation: $20-45/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

The Reliability Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring the products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. We work closely with cross-functional partners to identify and mitigate risks, develop and execute reliability tests, and analyze data to inform design and process improvements. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality products that exceed user expectations, and we're committed to continuous learning and growth in our pursuit of innovation and excellence in reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Lab Engineer to maintain Jira issue management system, set up dashboards, etc.

• Manage and track tasks in the Lab to ensure timely completion and efficient use of resources.

• Maintain accurate records of lab activities, including task assignments, progress, and completion.

• Train new personnel on lab procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.

• Support fixture development by coordinating with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate with team members to identify areas for process improvement and implement changes as needed.

• Responsible for actively tracking task milestones and proactive communications to alert the lab team of changes, potential bottlenecks, and delays.

• Manage laboratory equipment: PM, repairs, calibration schedules, and ensure EHS standards are met.

• Track resource utilization (personnel and equipment) metrics across SUN assets.

• Communicate asset status to requestors so they can establish priorities for test requests.

• Manage checkpoint dates with self service tasks to ensure progress is tracked and assets are effectively utilized.

• Work with facility systems and ensure continuity of operation.

• Develop and implement safety protocols and procedures

Skills

• 4 years of experience

Experience with the following equipment:

• Ability to manage laboratory equipment. PM, repairs, calibration schedules, and ensure EHS standards are met.

• Environmental chambers, used for heat soak and temperature cycling.

• Controlled drop tower

• High Speed Video cameras, for example from Photron or Phantom brands

• Digital microscopes, such as Keyence brand

• UV Chamber, such as from Atlas Material Testing

• Ability to operate and understand the safe use of environmental chambers, drop tower/high speed cameras/lighting, basic universal test machine operation, and have a basic understanding of electromechanical systems.

• Ability to provide training and instruction to users/check-out the equipment.

• Ability to organize and effectively operate a lab. Ability to identify and remove hazards, maintain cleanliness, organization, and support the management of lab supplies.

• Ability to track basic utilization metrics across RED assets. Ability to communicate asset status to requestors so they can establish priorities for test requests. Ability to manage checkpoint dates with self service tasks to ensure progress is tracked and assets are effectively utilized.

• Ability to review test requests, in conjunction with requestor, to determine capabilities that will be required and help guide requestors to those capabilities.

• Ability to work with facility systems and ensure continuity of operation.

• Ability to manage consolidation efforts of equipment, schedule services, and manage onsite support.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities