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Lab Operations Manager

United States, Burlingame 97000.00 - 123000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 25, 2026
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The Lab Operations Manager is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing and leading assigned laboratory operations and performance. This is a blended role of Project Coordination and Lab Management. This role will be primarily engaged with Project Coordination, while also leading a team of Technicians.

Job Responsibility

  • Support multidisciplinary project teams of engineers and other support staff in complex development projects
  • Define project requirements, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and the desired end result
  • Assist with design reviews and the generation of reports, meeting minutes, slides, and action items
  • Monitor resource needs, expenditures, and labor burn rates to ensure the project stays on schedule and budget
  • Take proactive action to reduce risk, scope creep, cost overruns, and head off problems before they become critical
  • Ensure that all shop & assembly documentation and client documentation deliverables are complete and accurate
  • Interface with support staff on material status and production planning issues
  • Perform other duties and / or special projects as requested, directed, or assigned
  • Strategically manage the scheduling of direct reports to accommodate production needs, attend scheduling meetings and stay informed of the goals, constraints and changes regarding production
  • Provide daily support and direction to Technician staff in performing daily tasks
  • Drive operational efficiency improvements in support of company goals
  • Support quality control measures
  • maintain safety and regulatory compliance in the lab
  • Support updates and revisions to department documents
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment including tools and assembly areas
  • Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
  • Ability to plan work and accomplish challenging objectives with minimum direction, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of changing situations
  • Strong ability to read complex schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical prints required
  • Experience assisting with project planning and change management on projects
  • Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines such as industrial, mechanical, electrical, firmware/software, supply chain, metal fabricators and assembly technicians
  • Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
  • Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
  • Pass a post-offer background verification

What we offer

  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • quarterly bonus program
  • 15-days of accrued PTO
  • 9 company paid holidays
  • multiple options for medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

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