Lab Manager – Electronics Lab

Job Title: Lab Manager – Electronics Lab

Location: Longmont, CO

Duration: 1 year with possible extensions

Pay: $50 – $53hr.

- Depending on experience

Schedule : 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours/week)

• Our client is seeking an experienced Lab Manager with a strong focus on lab management , expert-level soldering (particularly BGA rework and reballing), and basic bench setup and testing .

• This full‑time contract role requires someone who takes ownership of their work and can demonstrate a proven track record running a lab.

• The ideal candidate brings structure, accountability, and hands‑on technical excellence — keeping the lab organized and operational while performing precision rework and standing up basic test benches to support engineering.

• Strong communication skills are essential , as this role coordinates daily with engineering teams.

• Lab Management — owning the organization, equipment, inventory, calibration, and safety of the lab

• Soldering & Rework — expert BGA rework, reballing, and fine‑pitch hand soldering

• Basic Bench Setup & Testing — configuring test benches and running basic functional checks to support engineering

• Manage day‑to‑day lab operations, including equipment, inventory, and workspace organization

• Establish and enforce lab organization standards and procedures

• Track inventory of components, consumables, and equipment

• Maintain lab equipment, tools, and workstations in optimal condition, including calibration and routine maintenance

• Take ownership of lab cleanliness, safety, and efficiency

• Coordinate with engineering teams to prioritize lab tasks and support project timelines

• Perform precision soldering and rework tasks, including:

• BGA (Ball Grid Array) rework and replacement

• BGA reballing operations

• Fine‑pitch component soldering and rework

• Set up and configure test benches and equipment for engineering tasks

• Perform basic functional and bring‑up testing on hardware

• Connect, power, and verify boards and equipment, and capture results

• Document lab processes, procedures, test setups, and work completed

• Demonstrated lab management experience with specific examples of previous lab oversight roles — this is the core of the role

• Expert soldering and rework skills , specifically:

• BGA rework (removal and replacement)

• BGA reballing techniques

• Must be able to demonstrate skills during a practical assessment following virtual screening

• Basic bench setup and testing capability — comfortable configuring test equipment and performing basic functional/bring‑up checks on hardware

• Strong communication skills — able to coordinate clearly with engineering teams, surface issues early, and document work so others can follow it

• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and a systematic approach

• Proven job history showing stability and progression in similar roles (this is not an entry‑level position)

• Ability to take ownership and work independently with minimal supervision

• Direct, succinct communication — gets to the point clearly and keeps stakeholders informed without unnecessary back‑and‑forth

• Linux system experience (the more experience, the better)

• Proficiency with rework stations (hot air, IR, etc.) and reballing equipment

• Familiarity with common bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

• Experience with lab inventory management systems

• IPC certification (IPC‑7711/7721 or similar) for rework and repair

• Treats the lab as their own, taking pride in organization and efficiency

• Has a track record of reliability and ownership in previous roles

• Can demonstrate, not just describe, their technical soldering skills

• Is comfortable setting up bench equipment and running basic tests to support engineering

• Communicates directly and succinctly, keeping engineering teams informed

• Brings structure and accountability to lab operations

• Works well independently while keeping stakeholders informed

• Treats the lab as their own, taking pride in organization and…