Apple
Lab Manager - Platform Architecture
$149K–$249K
Sunnyvale, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years relevant industry experience preferred; no minimum years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, or equivalent industry experience.
About the job
Runs and maintains an engineering lab supporting hardware tests and experiments, with the role expected to grow into leading a team of lab technicians.
What you'll do
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab equipment; run test protocols and analyze data.
- Manage lab operations, including safety, inventory, procurement, budgets, records, and equipment installations.
- Partner with engineering and support teams on lab layouts and process improvements; eventually hire, mentor, and manage lab technicians.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in a technical, R&D, or hardware engineering lab, including running tests and operating equipment.
- Experience with equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and asset management systems.
- Experience with lab safety standards, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance.
Nice to have
- 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in hardware development or R&D, specifically within consumer electronics.
Pay
$149,200 and $249,000 (base salary)
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