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    Environmental Simulation Lab & Reliability Department Manager / SME

    Santa Clara, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experience$145k – $160k / yearPosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    The position is responsible for the daily operational management of the ESL/Reliability laboratories. This position oversees onsite engineering operations, chamber utilization, staffing coordination, customer execution, test scheduling, and operational efficiency across wireless certification and reliability programs.

    This role serves as the primary onsite operational leader responsible for ensuring successful execution of customer projects, maintaining laboratory productivity, supporting engineering teams, and driving operational excellence across ESL and Reliability testing services.

    REPORTING STRUCTURE

    This position reports to the West Coast Director of Operations/General Manager of Santa Clara

    EXAMPLES OF WORK

    Listed examples are illustrative, and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

    • Manage the day-to-day operations of the ESL Environmental/Reliability laboratory teams, ensuring efficient execution of customer projects, staffing alignment, chamber utilization, and on-time delivery while maintaining high levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
    • Understand customer timelines and operational priorities while working closely with the ESL team effectively managing scheduling, staffing, and laboratory resources. Implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, testing quality, and overall customer experience.
    • Drive operational growth and revenue generation by maximizing laboratory utilization, supporting new service offerings, improving throughput, and working cross-functionally with customers, sales, and technical leadership to expand business opportunities.
    • Support the development of the onsite ESL/Realibility teams by improving technical knowledge and understanding of Vibration, Thermal Dynamics, Electro-Mechanical systems.  Foster team redundancy and confidence to ensure successful execution across all operational areas.
    • Oversee testing operations supporting vibration, thermal, and customer value proposition test cells.
    • Work with Operations Director, test equipment vendors, and chamber suppliers to obtain quotes, coordinate purchases, and maintain operational readiness for certification, calibration, chamber verification, and future laboratory expansion activities.
    • Maintain compliance with A2LA and CB accreditation requirements while supporting audits, quality initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

    Required Educational Qualifications

    • Bachelor's of Science degree in preferably Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field OR a minimum of 10+ years of related industry experience

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

      • Minimum 5 - 15 + years of environmental testing or design/automation or general ESL experience 
      • Ability to design/troubleshoot/maintain an electro-mechanical system
      • SME – Environmental/Dynamics/Electronics
      • Developing detailed plans for new designs and products
      • Making determinations for equipment, staff and training needs
      • Proposing project and program budgets
      • Hiring and supervising staff
      • Leading research and development projects that produce new designs, products and processes
      • Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
      • Able to lift up to 30 pounds
      • Ability to climb ladders and use scissor lifts to mount devices, such as antennas
      • Ability to safely use power tools and perform light machining
      • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
      • Experience working with diverse teams (engineering, operations, marketing) is preferred
      • Ability to travel between Santa Clara & Union City
      • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

      Position is full-time, working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime as needed. This position requires candidates to reside within a commutable distance to Santa Clara, CA. 

      • Compensation: $145,000 - $160,000 (depedent on expereince)
      • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
      • Life and disability insurance
      • 401(k) with company match
      • Paid vacation and holidays

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        Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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        About the company

        Eurofins

        Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.  We are searching for a business development professional with proven experience selling and implementing high-value sales.  Someone who thrives on identifying and closing new business caring for the client through the process will succeed in this role. This position offers the excitement of hunting for new clients with the goal of diversifying our offerings and client base as well as the opportunity to foster and expand partnerships with key clients.  This is a hybrid role working remotely from a home office, travelling locally and within the region for prospect and current client meetings as well as full days spent at current client sites to maximize networking and relationship building opportunities. A successful candidate will have a proven track record and is comfortable reaching out to and meeting with high level decision makers including C-Suite.  This position will manage the strategic sales process including identifying client needs, defining and presenting how PSS can address them, as well as managing the implementation process for new programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! 

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