Laboratory Manager

Who We Are!
At Vertiv, we are on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple card swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are actively seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead our growing team in Delaware, Ohio! With a focus on quality and reliability, this role is key to maintaining customer trust and satisfaction. Testing our products plays a pivotal role in the process in delighting our customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Test Department from the bottom up.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Manager leads a local team of Test Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and Test Technicians in the design, construction, and execution of reliability, safety, and electromagnetic testing. The role oversees daily activities across multiple products including three-phase uninterruptible power supplies, rack power distribution, telecommunications power equipment, static transfer switches, and other connectivity appliances. The Lab Manager interfaces regularly with internal business partners in planning capacity and capability in test execution.
The Laboratory Manager is responsible for planning the capital and operation expenses on a yearly basis. Likewise, they are responsible for tracking the capital and operational spend on a quarterly basis. This role is responsible for the replacement and repairs of all lab equipment. On a yearly basis, the Lab Manager shall plan capital expenditures for new or replacement equipment. This role also ensures all lab equipment is calibrated per the companys policy.
The Laboratory Manager provides periodic updates to the Director of Quality with regards to budgetary items, 5S and Safety, employee performance, and process improvement opportunities. The Laboratory Manager provides performance reviews of their direct reports as per the company policy.
Responsibilities:
Daily supervision of laboratory operations and personnel
Interface with internal business partners for testing requirements
Schedule laboratory resources
Coordinate with laboratory managers in other regions for best practices
Annual capital expenditure planning
Maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment
Periodically attend industry events
Maintain ISO 17025 certification
Implement Capability Maturity Model Integration Maturity Level 5 within lab operations
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
10 years of electrical or mechanical engineering product development, design, repair, or support experience including personnel leadership
Working knowledge in power/electrical engineering; three-phase alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power, IGBTs, inverters, rectifiers, microprocessor and sensor interfacing, firmware interfacing, DC batteries, connectors/wire- harnesses
Working knowledge in large and small scale cooling systems
Strong ability to read and understand electrical schematics and PCBA layouts
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve and prevent a wide range of problems quickly and methodically
Ability to operate in an electro-mechanical testing lab environment safely and successfully
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