LabManager

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 equip