Apple
Lab Manager
$149K–$249K
Cupertino, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of lab experience; 1+ years leading, mentoring, or managing a team. Alternatively, 5+ years of industry experience for the degree qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 5+ years of industry experience.
About the job
Leads a technical lab team while personally operating equipment, executing tests, and managing lab safety and daily operations for engineering programs.
What you'll do
- Hire, develop, and coordinate lab technicians while setting priorities and reviewing work.
- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment; execute tests, analyze data, and support engineering programs.
- Manage lab operations, including safety, equipment, procurement, records, and process improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or 5+ years of industry experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on technical or engineering lab experience, including test execution and equipment operation.
- 1+ years leading, mentoring, or managing a team.
- Strong understanding of lab safety, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance; experience with equipment maintenance, calibration, and asset management systems.
Nice to have
- Experience in hardware development or R&D, preferably consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and chemical/electrical safety protocols.
Pay
$149,200 and $249,000 (USD, base salary)
Tools
OSHA, EPA, PMP, Six Sigma
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