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Apple

PCB Materials Lab Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

We're looking for a PCB Materials Lab Manager to lead the team and capabilities behind it - someone who sets the standard for quality, anticipates where our engineering needs are heading, and keeps ...

Apple

PCB Materials Lab Manager

San Diego, CA

$142K - $263K/yr

We're looking for a PCB Materials Lab Manager to lead the team and capabilities behind it - someone who sets the standard for quality, anticipates where our engineering needs are heading, and keeps ...

Syensqo

Associate Lab Manager

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$98K - $148K/yr

Materials & Testing Associate Lab Manager Job Overview and Responsibilities Be part of a world-class laboratory management team supporting projects that are critical to the success of the Global ...

Syensqo

Associate Lab Manager

Anaheim, CA

$98K - $148K/yr

Materials & Testing Associate Lab Manager Job Overview and Responsibilities Be part of a world-class laboratory management team supporting projects that are critical to the success of the Global ...

DDL, Inc.

Product & Materials Lab Technician

Irvine, CA · On-site

$24 - $25.75/hr

... Manager HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities): As a Product & Materials Lab Technician you will be responsible for the timely and accurate execution of test procedures. Essential ...

AmSpec Group

Assistant Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

Together with Lab manager, accountable for keeping the Branch Manager informed of all laboratory ... those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering ...

Amspec LLC.

Assistant Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA

Together with Lab manager, accountable for keeping the Branch Manager informed of all laboratory ... those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering ...

Apple

Lab Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

Lab Operations & Asset Management Oversee all aspects of EE lab operations including equipment, calibration, tools, materials, and device allocation Track lab assets, maintenance schedules, and ...

Apple

Lab Manager

San Diego, CA

$37.86 - $78.61/hr

Lab Operations & Asset Management Oversee all aspects of EE lab operations including equipment, calibration, tools, materials, and device allocation Track lab assets, maintenance schedules, and ...

Amspec LLC.

Lab Manager

Camarillo, CA

Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and Lab. Manager as well as between laboratory ... those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering ...

AmSpec Group

Lab Manager

Camarillo, CA · On-site

Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and Lab. Manager as well as between laboratory ... those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering ...

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What is the difference between Materials Lab Manager vs Materials Technician?

CriteriaMaterials Lab ManagerMaterials Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related field; often some management experienceAssociate's or bachelor's degree; technical training in materials testing
Work EnvironmentOversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures compliancePerforms testing and analysis of materials under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, construction, aerospace industriesCommonly employed in labs for testing materials' properties

The Materials Lab Manager typically oversees laboratory operations, manages staff, and ensures quality standards, requiring more experience and management skills. In contrast, the Materials Technician focuses on conducting tests and analyzing materials, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in industries like manufacturing and construction, but the manager has broader responsibilities and leadership duties.

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PCB Materials Lab Manager

PCB Materials Lab Manager

Apple

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 670 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Here at Apple, the development and integration of revolutionary materials into our products is essential to the performance, reliability, and quality our customers have come to expect. These materials are a critical aspect of what makes Apple products the best in the world!
Our PD Materials Engineering team is dedicated to creating and refining these materials. We partner with product designers across the company, working with the utmost attention to detail to directly impact the design of products that millions of people around the world love. Sitting within Materials PD, our PCB Materials team is pushing the boundaries of performance in exciting new areas.
At the heart of that work is our San Diego materials lab, the experimental engine that turns tough materials questions into trusted answers. We're looking for a PCB Materials Lab Manager to lead the team and capabilities behind it - someone who sets the standard for quality, anticipates where our engineering needs are heading, and keeps the lab responsive, relevant, and always a step ahead. Could this be you?
Description
As the PCB Materials Lab Manager, you'll provide daily oversight to a team of characterization engineers (a third-party managed service), steering priorities to keep the lab responsive and delivering results in a timely, dependable manner. You'll serve as the primary point of contact between the lab and our broader Materials Engineering team - evaluating incoming requests, re-scoping or clarifying when needed, and earning the trust of partners through faithful, high-quality, on-time execution. The role is a blend of hands-on technical leadership and broader relationship management, and demands strong leadership, clear communication, and sound independent judgment.
The lab supports a wide range of thermo-mechanical and electrical characterization. On the thermo-mechanical side, this includes TMA, TGA, DMA, DSC, tensile testing, impact testing, surface morphology, and cross-section imaging. On the electrical and RF side, the lab characterizes the dielectric and high-frequency behavior of PCB materials and structures, from dielectric properties (Dk/Df) of low-loss materials to network analysis, RF probing of PCBs and Flexes, and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. You won't need to be a master of every technique, but you'll be broadly familiar with most and a quick study on the rest - credible enough to be hands-on across many methods and to be an effective advocate when evaluating and acquiring new equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience
Experience in a hands-on materials characterization or testing lab
Hands-on experience with thermomechanical materials testing (e.g., TMA, TGA, DMA, DSC, tensile, impact) OR Familiarity with electrical and RF material characterization, such as dielectric (Dk/Df) measurement, probing, network analysis, and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness
Demonstrated leadership and the ability to operate independently with sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
Knowledge of PCB or electronics materials (dielectrics, reinforcements, conductors)
Experience evaluating, specifying, and acquiring lab equipment, and working with outside equipment suppliers
Excellent communication skills and a track record of mentoring and developing engineers
Experience leading lab operations, including safety/compliance, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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