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Intel Corporation

You will join the Foundry Lab Network (FLN), a key organization within Foundry Quality, Reliability ... Managing, hiring, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of 8-10 laboratory engineers ...

Intel

Back-End TD Reliability Lab Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

You will join the Foundry Lab Network (FLN), a key organization within Foundry Quality, Reliability ... Managing, hiring, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of 8-10 laboratory engineers ...

Illuminateusa

Reliability Lab Associate Engineer

Pataskala, OH · On-site

$98K - $124K/yr

We are currently looking for a Reliability Laboratory Associate Engineer for our new factory in ... Collaborate with Quality Engineers and management to evaluate trends, conduct root cause analyses ...

Quest Global

Reliability Equipment Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Job Title - Reliability Equipment Engineer, Fremont, CA Role Description We are seeking a ... Lab Operations & Safety Compliance: Enforce ESD, laser, and thermal safety protocols, manage ...

Shield AI

Senior Staff Lab Manager (R5090)

Seattle, WA · On-site

... reliability. Lab Operations * Own day-to-day laboratory operations across multiple engineering ... Manage laboratory uptime, availability, and operational readiness. * Establish operational metrics ...

FLAG Solutions LLC

Lab Manager

Morgantown, PA · On-site

$92K - $126K/yr

Lab Manager Location: Morgantown, PA Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager ... Lead continuous improvement projects to increase laboratory efficiency and testing reliability.

Hubble Network

Lab Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$65K - $144K/yr

We're looking for a Lab Manager to own and operate Hubble's engineering lab infrastructure in ... This is a hands-on, tactical role for someone who thrives in high-reliability aerospace ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for reliability lab manager in the United States is $117,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a reliability lab manager do?

A Reliability Lab Manager oversees the testing and evaluation of products or components to ensure they meet quality and durability standards. They manage lab operations, coordinate testing schedules, and supervise laboratory staff. Their responsibilities often include developing test protocols, analyzing test results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. By identifying potential weaknesses, they help organizations improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a reliability lab manager?

To thrive as a Reliability Lab Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or physical sciences, experience with reliability testing methodologies, and often a relevant degree such as a BS or MS in engineering or materials science. Familiarity with lab management software, statistical analysis tools (like Minitab or JMP), and industry standards (such as ASTM or ISO) is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you manage teams, coordinate complex projects, and report findings effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring that lab operations produce accurate, actionable data that drive product improvements and meet quality standards.

What are some common challenges faced by a reliability lab manager, and how can they be addressed?

Reliability Lab Managers often face challenges such as managing tight project timelines, balancing multiple testing priorities, and ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of test results. Effective communication with engineering and product development teams is essential to clarify test requirements and adjust schedules as needed. Implementing robust quality control processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement can help address these challenges while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in the lab environment.

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Reliability Lab Manager

Rochester Hills, MI • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Koch Industriesexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop laboratory engineers, supervisors, and technicians to build a high-performing team

  • Ensure efficient execution of reliability, environmental, mechanical, electrical, vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, and life testing activities

  • Support product qualification, design validation, failure analysis, and root cause investigations related to reliability concerns and test failures

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Your Job
Molex is seeking a Reliability Lab Manager to lead the strategic direction, talent development, and operational excellence of our Reliability Laboratory in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In this leadership role, you will lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for reliability, environmental, mechanical, and electrical testing that supports product qualification and customer success.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence both people and technical capability development while partnering with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Customer teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve product performance and reliability. The successful candidate will create value through leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future of our laboratory testing capabilities.
Our Team
The Reliability Laboratory plays a critical role in validating product performance and supporting the development of innovative connector and interconnect solutions. As part of a global organization, this team partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams to deliver testing expertise, technical insights, and reliability solutions that support business growth and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do
  • Lead, coach, and develop laboratory engineers, supervisors, and technicians to build a high-performing, contribution-motivated team
  • Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence
  • Provide strategic direction for laboratory operations, resource planning, test scheduling, and capability development
  • Manage laboratory performance through key metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, utilization, and financial results
  • Ensure efficient execution of reliability, environmental, vibration, shock, thermal, humidity, mechanical, and life testing activities
  • Support product qualification, design validation, customer investigations, and failure analysis initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership related to reliability engineering, and accelerated testing
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts associated with reliability concerns and test failures
  • Develop and execute laboratory strategy, capital investment plans, and long-term capability roadmaps
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and testing methodologies to improve laboratory effectiveness and value creation
  • Collaborate with global laboratory teams to align equipment, processes, testing methods, and best practices
  • Support business growth through capacity planning, forecasting, and technical capability expansion
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer requirements, ISO standards, and laboratory procedures
  • Promote Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) excellence and support audit and continuous improvement activities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Seven (7) years or more experience in reliability engineering, validation, testing, laboratory operations, or product qualification environments for automotive products
  • Three (3) years or more experience leading technical teams, including supervisors and direct reports
  • Experience managing projects, budgets, or cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience supporting reliability engineering activities, environmental testing, accelerated life testing, or failure analysis
  • Experience supporting automotive, industrial, electronics, connector, or interconnect product qualification activities

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Experience with statistical analysis software, reliability modeling, life testing, or data analytics tools
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Experience with ISO 17025 laboratory practices and accreditation requirements
  • Experience developing laboratory strategies, capital plans, and capability roadmaps
  • Experience collaborating across global testing or engineering organizations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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