Technical Lab Operations Manager

The Role and Impact

As the Technical Lab Operations Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to drive advanced technology development and manufacturing solutions for Intel Foundry. We are seeking a Technical Lab Operations Manager to lead the operation and continued development of engineering lab environments supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role will manage multiple technical laboratory environments supporting equipment training, engineering development, troubleshooting, repair activities, and validation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the labs operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while providing engineers and technicians with the equipment, tools, processes, and infrastructure needed to support manufacturing operations.

The position requires strong technical operations leadership, cross-functional coordination, and experience managing engineering environments involving complex automated equipment.

Business Group

Intel Foundry focuses on developing and scaling advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver industry-leading performance and innovation. As part of this dynamic organization, your team will play a critical role in aligning engineering efforts with Intel's broader goals, ensuring robust process and equipment solutions that empower global manufacturing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of multiple technical engineering laboratories.
• Own lab readiness, scheduling, capacity, equipment availability, and resource coordination.
• Establish and maintain lab operating procedures, safety standards, access controls, and equipment-use requirements.
• Coordinate equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Support hands-on technical training and development activities for engineers and technicians.
• Establish metrics for lab utilization, availability, safety, training activity, engineering throughput, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes and capabilities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for module engineering capabilities to align with future requirements.
• Facilitate team growth through goal setting, performance management, and fostering an inclusive and productive work environment.

Behavioral Skills

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build and strengthen partnerships across organizations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture that enables team growth and success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
• Experience should include the following:
  • Experience managing technical facilities, engineering labs, equipment programs, or manufacturing support operations.
  • Experience working with semiconductor equipment or complex automated manufacturing systems.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and technician teams.
  • Experience establishing operational processes, safety controls, equipment management systems, and technical documentation.
  • Project and resource-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field with 4+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles
• PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field with 2+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment or process engineering roles.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment or advanced manufacturing systems.
• Experience managing engineering development, training, equipment, or repair laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with automated equipment, robotics, motion control, machine vision, industrial controls, or equipment development.
• Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and engineering validation.
• Experience developing technical training programs for engineers or technicians.
• Experience standing up or expanding technical laboratory capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency and innovation.

Join us to lead impactful engineering teams, take on exciting challenges, and drive innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies. Apply today to be part of Intel's mission to shape the future of technology.

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