Brief Description:
The Laboratory Manager leads a local team of Test Engineers Reliability Engineers and Test Technicians in the design construction and execution of reliability safety and electromagnetic testing. The role oversees daily activities across multiple products including three-phase uninterruptible power supplies rack power distribution telecommunications power equipment static transfer switches and other connectivity appliances. The Lab Manager interfaces regularly with internal business partners in planning capacity and capability in test execution.
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for planning the capital and operation expenses on a yearly basis. Likewise they are responsible for tracking the capital and operational spend on a quarterly basis. This role is responsible for the replacement and repairs of all lab equipment. On a yearly basis the Lab Manager shall plan capital expenditures for new or replacement equipment. This role also ensures all lab equipment is calibrated per the companys policy.
The Laboratory Manager provides periodic updates to the Director of Quality with regards to budgetary items 5S and Safety employee performance and process improvement opportunities. The Laboratory Manager provides performance reviews of their direct reports as per the company policy.
Responsibilities:
Daily supervision of laboratory operations and personnel
Interface with internal business partners for testing requirements
Schedule laboratory resources
Coordinate with laboratory managers in other regions for best practices
Annual capital expenditure planning
Maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment
Periodically attend industry events
Maintain ISO 17025 certification
Implement Capability Maturity Model Integration Maturity Level 5 within lab operations
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
10 years of electrical or mechanical engineering product development design repair or support experience including personnel leadership
Working knowledge in power/electrical engineering; three-phase alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power IGBTs inverters rectifiers microprocessor and sensor interfacing firmware interfacing DC batteries connectors/wire- harnesses
Working knowledge in large and small scale cooling systems
Strong ability to read and understand electrical schematics and PCBA layouts
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve and prevent a wide range of problems quickly and methodically
Ability to operate in an electro-mechanical testing lab environment safely and successfully
Must be comfortable interfacing with customer and at times traveling to sites to troubleshoot difficult or high-profile technical issues
Excellent planning organizing documentation and communication skills
Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional global development teams
Travel 15%
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety Integrity Respect Teamwork Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Authorization
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Required Experience:
Manager
Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more