Lab Manager

Job Description

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future.  This includes anyone on F1/OPT. 

Austin, TX

No relocation - local candidates preferred

100% onsite

The Semiconductor Lab Manager is responsible for leading daily operations of the engineering lab environment that supports Product Engineering and Test Engineering activities. This role manages a team of 3–4 technicians and is accountable for lab readiness, equipment uptime, calibration compliance, maintenance systems, technician execution, vendor coordination, and budget management. 

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with operational leadership and people management. This individual will establish priorities, develop standard work, drive preventive maintenance and calibration discipline, manage external service providers, and ensure engineering teams have the equipment, support, and lab infrastructure needed to execute efficiently. The role requires strong judgment, hands-on troubleshooting capability, and a high level of accountability for safe, organized, and effective lab operations. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 lab technicians supporting semiconductor engineering lab operations 

• Set daily priorities and allocate technician resources to support engineering schedules, sampling requests, maintenance needs, and characterization activities 

• Own overall lab operations, including organization, cleanliness, safety, 5S execution, and efficient use of lab space and assets 

• Ensure engineering test platforms, instrumentation, handlers, fixtures, and sampling equipment are maintained, calibrated, and ready for use 

• Establish and manage preventive maintenance and calibration systems for lab equipment, tooling, and instrumentation 

• Coordinate troubleshooting, repair, and recovery of test platforms, handlers, and support equipment to minimize downtime 

• Support execution of engineering characterization across multiple semiconductor test platforms 

• Support execution of engineering sampling, including setup, preparation, and completion of sample activities 

• Maintain control of lab inventory, including test hardware, spare parts, consumables, tooling, and support materials 

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance records, calibration logs, equipment status tracking, and technician work practices 

• Partner with Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to align lab support with business priorities 

• Own lab operating metrics, including equipment uptime, overdue calibration, maintenance completion, turnaround time, technician utilization, and overall lab readiness 

• Drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency, turnaround time, technician effectiveness, equipment utilization, and workflow discipline 

• Manage vendor relationships for calibration, repair, maintenance, and specialized lab services 

• Own the lab operating budget, including spend planning, service coordination, consumables, repair costs, and vendor-related expenses 

• Ensure compliance with ESD requirements, safety procedures, chemical handling practices, and applicable company or industry standards 

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for lab equipment failures, setup issues, and process breakdowns 

 

Qualifications

• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future. This includes anyone on F1/OPT.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field 
• 6+ years of experience in a semiconductor lab, test, manufacturing, product engineering, or related technical support environment 
• 2+ years of experience leading technicians, coordinating lab operations, or supervising technical support teams 
• Strong hands-on experience with semiconductor lab and test equipment, including test fixtures, oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, thermal equipment, and related instrumentation 
• Understanding of ESD control, lab safety requirements, and calibration compliance systems 
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems, calibration management, equipment troubleshooting, and repair coordination 
• Experience coordinating external vendors and service providers for maintenance and calibration 
• Working knowledge of handlers, sampling equipment, fixtures, and engineering support hardware 
• Experience managing vendors, service providers, and operating budgets in a lab or technical environment 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to shifting engineering needs 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operations teams 
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing a semiconductor engineering lab or product/test engineering support lab 
• Experience supporting semiconductor ATE platforms and associated engineering lab hardware 
• Experience supporting engineering characterization and sample execution in a semiconductor environment 
• Experience with 5S, lean lab operations, and continuous improvement methods 
• Experience supporting failure analysis, qualification testing, or reliability-related lab activities 
• Familiarity with KPI-driven lab operations and performance management 

Work Environment 

• This role is based onsite in Austin, Texas 
• Hands-on work in a semiconductor engineering lab environment is required 
• May require occasional support outside normal working hours to address critical equipment or engineering execution issues 

 

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

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