Lab Manager- Hardware Engineer
Job Description
Headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, Ambient Photonics, Inc. mission is to enable our customers to offer best-in-class products, features, and user experience with our unparalleled low-light photovoltaic technology. Ambient has solved both the low power density and high-cost problems of legacy low light PV technologies and has created the world’s most powerful low light energy harvesting photovoltaic cells- making endless power for loT electronics a reality for the first time.
POSITION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE
The Laboratory Manager, along with the engineering team, is responsible for facilitating engineering activities through planning, setup and maintenance of Ambient Photonics engineering labs and equipment. Other contributions include planning and execution of electronics re-work, electrical and mechanical assembly, in collaboration with engineering staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, setup and maintenance of engineering laboratories
Planning, setup and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Inventory and replenishment of test equipment, tools and materials
Interpret block diagrams, schematic, PCB layout and technical instructions
Authorship of block diagrams and technical instructions
Electrical assembly and re-work of wiring harness
Electrical assembly and re-work of printed circuit boards having surface mount components
Mechanical assembly using hand tools and power tools
Operation of benchtop CNC machines
Operation of rapid prototyping machines
Operation of laser cutting machines
Continuously audit lab and testing activities for adequate safety and hazard protection. Devise and implement new safety protocols as necessary.
Lead development of best lab practices to maintain high level of organization and cleanliness
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details
Willingness to get “hands on” for lab build out
Ability to work in a dynamic paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENTENCIES
2+ years’ experience as a Lab Tech/Support Engineer
Experience in Lab infrastructure improvement
Knowledge in use of standard electronics lab tools including soldering iron, hot-air rework station, stereo microscope, hand tools and sharps
Meticulous in organization, quality of work and attention to detail
Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENTENCIES
Relevant work experience in commercial, industrial, or academic environment
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