Lab Manager

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About this opportunity:
Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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The Ericsson Radio Product Team is responsible for all aspects of development of the next generation radio products: systemization, design, integration, and verification of multi-standard radios. This position is for our Radio Product Systems and Integration Organization which works on radio systemization as well as integrating hardware and software designs to validate the performance and functionality of new radio products.
The candidate will enable the delivery of our radio product design by taking responsibility for managing the lab equipment of our development facility, lab operations, enforcing lab safety standards, supporting engineering teams with understanding lab needs and testing setup, managing lab inventory, maintaining equipment calibration, scheduling facility usage, and managing the budget.
What will you do

• Oversee the daily operations of the RF lab facilities, ensuring compliance with health, safety and security regulations
• Partner with radio developers to understand the design teams' equipment needs, organizing workspaces and optimizing workflow efficiency
• Maintain the lab working environment to the standards
• Co-ordinate equipment calibration, repair and maintenance
• Manage resource and inventory through CAPEX and OPEX budgets, procurement of supplies, tracking asset inventory
• Advise the organization on lab strategies, including budgeting, procurement, lab layout improvement and more

The skills you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Electronics) or related field
• 3+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in fast-paced R&D settings, manufacturing or semiconductor environment
• Must have experience working in a high touch lab (familiarity with RF equipment, Radios, etc.)
• Proficiency with testing equipment e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data analysis tools
• Energy and drive to thrive in a dynamic product development environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, including some team leadership experience
• Excellent English skills, both verbal and written, providing effective communication building positive relationships internally as well as externally
• A "hands-on" mentality

Other useful skills:

• Basic knowledge of wireless communication standards
• Understanding of RF engineering
• Ideally have some experience working directly with radio products

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
• Ottawa, ON: $85,000- $111,300
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.