Lab Manager

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future.  This includes anyone on F1/OPT.  Austin, TX No relocation - local candidates preferred 100% onsite The Semiconductor Lab Manager is responsible for leading daily operations of the engineering lab environment that supports Product Engineering and Test Engineering activities. This role manages a team of 3–4 technicians and is accountable for lab readiness, equipment uptime, calibration compliance, maintenance systems, technician execution, vendor coordination, and budget management.  The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with operational leadership and people management. This individual will establish priorities, develop standard work, drive preventive maintenance and calibration discipline, manage external service providers, and ensure engineering teams have the equipment, support, and lab infrastructure needed to execute efficiently. The role requires strong judgment, hands-on troubleshooting capability, and a high level of accountability for safe, organized, and effective lab operations.  Key Responsibilities   Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 lab technicians supporting semiconductor engineering lab operations  Set daily priorities and allocate technician resources to support engineering schedules, sampling requests, maintenance needs, and characterization activities  Own overall lab operations, including organization, cleanliness, safety, 5S execution, and efficient use of lab space and assets  Ensure engineering test platforms, instrumentation, handlers, fixtures, and sampling equipment are maintained, calibrated, and ready for use  Establish and manage preventive maintenance and calibration systems for lab equipment, tooling, and instrumentation  Coordinate troubleshooting, repair, and recovery of test platforms, handlers, and support equipment to minimize downtime  Support execution of engineering characterization across multiple semiconductor test platforms  Support execution of engineering sampling, including setup, preparation, and completion of sample activities  Maintain control of lab inventory, including test hardware, spare parts, consumables, tooling, and support materials  Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance records, calibration logs, equipment status tracking, and technician work practices  Partner with Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to align lab support with business priorities  Own lab operating metrics, including equipment uptime, overdue calibration, maintenance completion, turnaround time, technician utilization, and overall lab readiness  Drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency, turnaround time, technician effectiveness, equipment utilization, and workflow discipline  Manage vendor relationships for calibration, repair, maintenance, and specialized lab services  Own the lab operating budget, including spend planning, service coordination, consumables, repair costs, and vendor-related expenses  Ensure compliance with ESD requirements, safety procedures, chemical handling practices, and applicable company or industry standards  Support root cause analysis and corrective action for lab equipment failures, setup issues, and process breakdowns  Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future. This includes anyone on F1/OPT. Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field  6+ years of experience in a semiconductor lab, test, manufacturing, product engineering, or related technical support environment  2+ years of experience leading technicians, coordinating lab operations, or supervising technical support teams  Strong hands-on experience with semiconductor lab and test equipment, including test fixtures, oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, thermal equipment, and related instrumentation  Understanding of ESD control, lab safety requirements, and calibration compliance systems  Experience with preventive maintenance systems, calibration management, equipment troubleshooting, and repair coordination  Experience coordinating external vendors and service providers for maintenance and calibration  Working knowledge of handlers, sampling equipment, fixtures, and engineering support hardware  Experience managing vendors, service providers, and operating budgets in a lab or technical environment  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to shifting engineering needs  Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operations teams  Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail  Preferred Qualifications   Experience managing a semiconductor engineering lab or product/test engineering support lab  Experience supporting semiconductor ATE platforms and associated engineering lab hardware  Experience supporting engineering characterization and sample execution in a semiconductor environment  Experience with 5S, lean lab operations, and continuous improvement methods  Experience supporting failure analysis, qualification testing, or reliability-related lab activities  Familiarity with KPI-driven lab operations and performance management  Work Environment   This role is based onsite in Austin, Texas  Hands-on work in a semiconductor engineering lab environment is required  May require occasional support outside normal working hours to address critical equipment or engineering execution issues  Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the indu