At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within - by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values (https://ouraring.com/about-us) guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Hardware Lab Manager to oversee the operations and maintenance of our state-of-the-art hardware development lab. You will be responsible for ensuring that our engineering teams have the resources and environment they need to design, prototype, and test our innovative wearable devices.
What You'll Do:
Lab Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the hardware lab, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory management.
Prototyping: We're builders, and you'll be the go to maker and fabricator for the hardware team in San Diego, including managing the 3D Printing and assembly of mockups and design iterations.
Operate the Machine tools: Run the mechanical milling equipment to help fabricate prototype parts and make modifications: CNC, Lathe, Drill Press, Bandsaw, etc.
Equipment Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and procure new lab equipment and tools.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the lab budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Safety Compliance: Ensure the lab adheres to all safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
Resource Allocation: Coordinate lab resources and equipment to support multiple engineering projects.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with equipment vendors and service providers.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of lab equipment, procedures, and calibrations.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance lab efficiency and productivity.
Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and firmware engineers to support their testing needs.
Training: Provide training to engineering staff on the proper use of lab equipment.
This role will require onsite presence out of our San Diego office.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in managing a hardware development lab, preferably in the electronics industry.
5+ years of experience in prototyping both mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies. Expertise with 3D printers, soldering, and machine tools.
Strong knowledge of electronic test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
Strong knowledge of mechanical test and measurement equipment (e.g., force column testers, microscopy, thermal chambers , etc.).
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for laboratory environments.
Bonus Points If You Also Have:
3D CAD (Solidworks, Fusion, NX, etc. )
Experience with setting up and maintaining a new hardware lab.
Knowledge of data acquisition systems.
Experience with environmental testing equipment.
Project management and Budget management experience
Experience with inventory management systems
Benefits
At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.
What we offer:
Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave
Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
San Diego Compensation Range: $115,000 - $144,000
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