Lab Manager

Overview

Pragmatic are seeking Lab Manager to take over responsibility for our growing electronics & reliability lab in Cambridge. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Cambridge lab, in particular the day to day scheduling of work on tools, health & safety, and equipment maintenance & calibration.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

•  Line manage and grows a team of lab technicians and planners
• Manage the budget and track spending for the lab, including consumables, maintenance, and development projects.
• Ensure the lab is a safe, efficient, and pleasant place to work.
• Develop & review procedures for how to operate lab equipment, perform maintenance, and assemble prototypes. And ensure they are followed. .
• Take experiment plans submitted by engineers and work them into a schedule of tasks for the lab team
• Develop & maintain schedules for calibration, maintenance, and training.
• Work closely with suppliers arrange equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and training.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving issues, tackling problems, and learning about new systems.

Qualifications and training

• GCSE Grade “C” equivalent or better in English, Maths, IT and a Science subject
• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as an electronics lab technician or managing a lab
• Demonstrable knowledge of lean six sigma, it’s principles, and how to implement it. A strong understanding of electronics and its core principles.
• Knowledge of ESD and Health & Safety; best practices and regulatory requirements.
• A strong ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• An enthusiasm for engineering, electronics, and learning

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience managing a team.
• Demonstrable experience in handling lab equipment’s such as oscilloscope, power supply, function generator. Etc
• The ability to follow technical documents electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics is an added advantage