Our team designs, builds, and tests next-generation hardware and technologies that power Apple products used by hundreds of millions of people around the world. We"re looking for a Lab Manager to help us maintain a world-class engineering lab environment where our teams can innovate quickly, safely, and reliably.

As Lab Manager, you"ll wear two hats: you"ll lead and develop a team of lab technicians/coordinators while also rolling up your sleeves as an individual contributor — running experiments, operating equipment, and directly supporting engineering programs. This is a hybrid player-coach role for someone who wants both people leadership and hands-on technical ownership. You"ll ensure the lab runs safely and efficiently while also being a technical resource engineers can rely on day-to-day.

Hire, manage, mentor, and develop a small team of lab technicians/coordinators\\nSet priorities, assign work, and review team output to ensure quality and consistency\\nConduct performance reviews, career development conversations, and skills growth planning for direct reports\\nFoster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the lab team\\nPersonally operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment in support of engineering test plans and experiments\\nExecute test protocols, collect and analyze data, and contribute directly to engineering programs alongside the technicians you manage\\nServe as a technical escalation point for complex equipment issues or non-standard test setups\\nDesign and build new test fixtures, setups, or lab processes as needed for emerging program requirements\\nManage daily lab operations, including equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, calibration, and repair coordination\\nOversee procurement, vendor relationships, and budget tracking for lab equipment, consumables, and services\\nDevelop and enforce lab safety protocols in compliance with EHS (Environmental Health \u0026 Safety) standards and Apple policies\\nPartner with engineering teams to plan lab layouts, allocate space/resources, and support new equipment installations\\nMaintain accurate records for asset tracking, equipment certifications, and regulatory documentation\\nManage access control, security protocols, and confidentiality requirements for sensitive prototype hardware\\nIdentify and implement process improvements to increase lab efficiency, uptime, and throughput\\nCoordinate cross-functional logistics between engineering, facilities, EHS, and supply chain teams

Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)\\n3+ years of hands-on experience working in a technical/engineering lab environment, including direct execution of tests and equipment operation\\n1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing a team (direct reports, project team, or informal lead role)\\nStrong understanding of lab safety standards, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance\\nExperience with equipment maintenance, calibration procedures, and asset management systems\\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to balance individual technical work with team management responsibilities\\nAbility to lift and move lab equipment as needed\\nWillingness to work on-site 5 days a week; some roles may require flexibility for early/late hours around equipment deliveries, test schedules, or urgent repairs

Experience in a hardware development or R\u0026D environment (consumer electronics preferred)\\nDemonstrated ability to switch fluidly between hands-on technical work and people leadership in a fast-paced environment\\nFamiliarity with EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA) and chemical/electrical safety protocols\\nExperience with inventory/asset management software and procurement systems\\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and vendors\\nProject management experience or certification (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.)\\nExperience supporting confidential or prototype-stage hardware programs