Sr. Staff, EE Lab Manager

42dot

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ball Grid Array (BGA), Budgeting, Calibration, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics Manufacturing, Emergency Planning, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hardware Administration, Hardware Debugging, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Voltage (HV), Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Logic Analyzer, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, Operating Systems, Operations Management, Oscilloscope, People Management, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Product Lifecycle, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Regression Testing, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Smartphones, Software Development, Soldering, Spectrum Analyzers, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Test Automation, Test Suite, Testing, Thermal Analysis, Urban Transportation, Vector Network Analyzers, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
16 days ago

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles. 

We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system.

About the Role

At 42dot, we are redefining the vehicle as a living software platform. This transformation requires a world-class physical environment where hardware and software converge. As the Sr. Staff EE Lab Manager, you will be the primary architect and guardian of our Electrical Engineering laboratory. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of the lab—from initial build-out and procurement to the implementation of sophisticated automated testing environments. This is a critical role that ensures our engineers have the tools, safety protocols, and high-fidelity testing infrastructure needed to build the future of autonomous mobility.

Responsibilities

  • Lab Architecture & Build-out: Lead the design, stocking, and scaling of a large-scale EE lab. Manage vendor relationships, equipment procurement (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies), and space optimization.

  • Advanced Rework & Prototyping: Act as the technical expert for complex PCBA modifications, including high-precision BGA reworks, fine-pitch soldering, and prototype assembly.

  • Safety & Compliance: Establish and enforce rigorous safety standards. Manage hazardous materials (batteries, chemicals), ensure OSHA compliance, and develop Emergency Action Plans for a high-voltage/high-energy environment.

  • Automated Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain automated test suites and regression testing environments (HIL/SIL) to validate hardware stability across the product lifecycle.

  • Operational Management: Oversee the calibration schedules, inventory management for components (active/passive), and the organizational flow of the lab to maximize engineering throughput.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Firmware and Hardware teams to support vehicle integration, debugging sessions, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Qualifications

  • Industry Tenure: Minimum of 15+ years of hands-on experience in EE lab management or high-complexity electronics manufacturing/testing

  • Rework Mastery: Expert-level ability in PCB and BGA rework. Must be comfortable with high-density boards and advanced soldering stations.

  • Safety Leadership: Proven track record of managing safety and environmental hazards in a lab setting, specifically regarding electrical safety and chemical handling.

  • Test Automation: Demonstrated experience in setting up and maintaining automated regression testing rigs or environmental test chambers.

  • Equipment Proficiency: Deep knowledge of high-end EE lab equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Thermal Cameras, etc.).

  • Operational Excellence: Experience managing large-scale budgets for lab equipment and maintaining a comprehensive component library.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Academic Background: BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • People Management: Experience leading teams.

Interview Process

  • Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring

  • The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

    You will be individually notified of the screening schedule and results via the email address provided in your application.

Compensation

  • $195,925 - $265,075

Additional Information

  • In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.

  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.

  • If you experience issues uploading your resume, please send it along with the job posting URL to

    recruit@42dot.ai

    .

  • We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.

  • Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement

  • 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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