Laboratory Manager - Electrical Engineering Labs

Job Profile:

Lab and Research Specialist 3

Job Family:

Lab and Research Support

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$70,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides technical lab support by performing moderate to complex lab and research-related tasks to ensure accurate research results that can expand on the knowledge of the field of study. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

The Polytechnic School (TPS), located at the ASU Polytechnic campus in Mesa, is nationally recognized for hands-on learning, project-based curricula, applied research, and industry engagement. TPS is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee electrical and computer engineering instructional laboratories that support coursework, student projects, capstone design activities, applied learning experiences, and student organizations.

This position reports to the TPS Manager of Infrastructure and Lab Operations and is responsible for day-to-day laboratory operations, equipment readiness, safety, training, and technical support. The role supports a broad range of laboratory activities involving electronics, instrumentation, embedded systems, automation, robotics, communications systems, and related engineering technologies. This position will provide input on laboratory improvements, equipment needs, and operational practices that support student success and applied learning.

Position Salary Range:

• $51,500 - $70,000 annually; DOE

Essential Duties:

Daily Operations and Technical Support

• Manage day-to-day operations of electrical and computer engineering instructional laboratories, including oversight of all activity, equipment readiness, and user support.

• Supervise the safe and proper use of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, embedded systems, electronic test equipment, and related engineering technologies.

• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory equipment, software, instrumentation, tools, and systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair laboratory equipment, instrumentation, computers, embedded systems, and electronic devices; coordinate with vendors for service or repairs.

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration activities, and readiness checks for laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Develop technical documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and laboratory resources to support instructional and project activities.

• Perform calculations and provide technical guidance to support engineering projects, laboratory exercises, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Instructional and Student Support

• Train, guide, and support students and student apprentices in the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment and systems.

• Partner with faculty to support hands-on learning experiences, laboratory exercises, capstone projects, and course-related activities.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of student apprentices.

• Assist students and faculty with the fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of engineering projects and prototypes.

• Support projects involving analog and digital electronics, embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, automation, communications systems, PCB design, and related technologies.

• Create training media, SOPs, and documentation for laboratory and equipment use.

• Support student competitions, outreach activities, workshops, and special events related to engineering education and student engagement.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain a safe working environment that meets ASU, TPS, and FSE safety expectations.

• Enforce safety practices, equipment standards, and proper operating procedures.

• Maintain safety documentation including SDS, manuals, equipment records, and signage.

• Coordinate safety and compliance matters with the TPS Manager of Infrastructure and Lab Operations and FSE Safety staff.

• Promote safe laboratory practices among students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Equipment, Inventory, and Facilities Coordination

• Procure supplies, electronic components, consumables, and replacement parts; work directly with vendors for product information and pricing.

• Keep laboratories clean, organized, functional, and well stocked.

• Maintain laboratory inventories, equipment records, and asset information.

• Coordinate equipment installations and maintenance activities with vendors, Facilities, IT, and other support units as needed.

• Work with TPS leadership and support units to support laboratory operations and equipment improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering applications and processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and electronic test equipment.

• Experience with analog and digital electronics, embedded systems, microcontrollers, sensors, automation systems, robotics, PCB design, or related engineering technologies.

• Experience in translating engineering ideas into working solutions.

• Experience supporting instructional laboratories, student projects, engineering competitions, makerspaces, or applied learning activities.

• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and support students in hands-on engineering environments.

• Ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement:

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation - all at scale.

We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation's fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU's Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements.

At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

•             Cultivate excellence.

•             Deliver innovation that matters.

•             Encourage bold thinking.

•             Foster a community of learning and collaboration.

•             Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding:

No Federal Funding

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• Resume or CV

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