Hardware Engineering, Lab Manager

Job Title: Hardware Engineering, Lab Manager

Job Location: Bangalore, India

Job ID: AI2546

As a Hardware Engineering Lab Manager, you will own the day-to-day operation of SiMa.ais hardware lab, ensuring engineers across the organization have reliable access to a well-organized, well-equipped, and well-run lab environment. You will be hands-on with system bring-up, triage, and rework, while also owning the processes and discipline that keep the lab running smoothly for everyone who depends on it.

Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory of lab equipment, boards, components, and consumables - tracking stock levels, procurement needs, and asset location/ownership
• Perform system bring-up and setup for new boards and platforms, including initial power-on, configuration, and validation
• Triage hardware issues on boards and systems, isolating root cause and coordinating rework or repair as needed
• Perform hands-on rework of boards (rework of components, jumper wires, minor repairs) to support debug and issue resolution
• Run tests and validation on systems/boards per defined test plans, and record/report results accurately
• Manage lab usage and scheduling across teams, ensuring fair and efficient access to shared equipment and bench space
• Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, and safety standards ("lab decorum") - enforcing proper equipment handling, labeling, and storage practices
• Maintain calibration schedules and service records for lab test equipment
• Coordinate with hardware, firmware, and test engineering teams to prioritize lab activities and resolve equipment/resource conflicts
• Document lab processes, equipment usage guidelines, and standard operating procedures
• Support new engineer onboarding to lab tools, equipment, and safety protocols

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience with 5-8 years of experience in a hardware lab, test engineering, or bring-up/triage role.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, soldering/rework stations
• Practical experience with board-level rework (component-level soldering, jumper wires, BGA rework a plus)
• Experience with system bring-up, debug, and triage of hardware issues
• Familiarity with inventory management practices and tools (spreadsheets, inventory/asset management systems)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams and projects
• Basic understanding of PCB assembly, electrical/electronic fundamentals

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and process discipline
• Hands-on and proactive, comfortable owning problems end-to-end
• Strong communicator, able to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over the lab environment
• Collaborative team player who fosters a positive, respectful lab culture

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