Lab Manager

At Apple, the tools we build with are just as important as the products we ship to the world. As an Electronics Lab Manager, you will be the backbone of our hardware engineering environment, ensuring our teams have everything they need to design, test, and iterate on the next generation of groundbreaking Apple products. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical environment and take pride in building organized, efficient lab ecosystems, this role was made for you.

## Description

What You'll Do

You will own the full lifecycle of our EE lab operations, from day-to-day management to strategic planning and infrastructure buildout. Your work will directly enable engineers to move faster and build better.

Lab Operations & Asset Management

• Oversee all aspects of EE lab operations including equipment, calibration, tools, materials, and device allocation
• Track lab assets, maintenance schedules, and calibration compliance to keep everything audit-ready
• Ensure full compliance with lab certifications and location-specific requirements
• Champion a culture of safety, security, and quality across all lab environments

Equipment & Procurement

• Review test equipment specifications alongside the engineering team and partner with vendors to gather quotes and submit purchase orders
• Allocate EE benches and test equipment strategically based on project schedules and evolving team needs

Lab Setup & Infrastructure

• Lead the setup and takedown of test stations and test racks as project needs demand
• Collaborate with Facilities teams on new lab buildouts from concept to completion

Engineering Support

• Interpret schematics and manage sourcing of quick-turn prototype boards
• Navigate PCB layout files and author detailed rework instructions when needed
• Support engineering program management with logistics for device troubleshooting and repair
• Analyze and clearly present data using Excel or Numbers
• Apply basic Python scripting to streamline lab workflows and reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner across multiple teams to drive results and remove obstacles
Manage multiple competing deadlines without losing sight of quality or detail
Travel as needed to support lab operations across sites
## Minimum qualifications
2-3+ years of relevant experience in lab setup, operations, and maintenance
Exceptional debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity working in a macOS environment on Apple hardware
Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
A self-starter mindset with a genuine passion for learning new skills and technologies
## Preferred qualifications
Proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
A self-starter mindset with a genuine passion for learning new skills and technologies
Demonstrated integrity, diligence, and a high aptitude for tackling complex challenges
Solid foundational understanding of analog and digital circuits

Network Engineering

A technical Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred, though equivalent hands-on work experience is absolutely valued and considered.