R&D Lab Operations Manager

NVIDIA

R&D Lab Operations Manager responsible for managing hardware inventory and operations in engineering lab. Support enterprise server platforms and optimize lab processes using AI tooling.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $143,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing lab hardware inventory, including enterprise servers and prototype platforms, while ensuring effective troubleshooting and lifecycle management. Proficient in improving lab processes and utilizing AI tooling for operational optimization.

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Hardware Inventory ManagementTroubleshooting Hardware SystemsAsset Tracking and Lifecycle ManagementLab Safety and ESD PracticesCommunication with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Server HardwarePC ComponentsNetworking GearHardware AssemblyConfiguration and DeploymentRepair CoordinationRMA WorkflowsDocumentation ManagementLifecycle Stage TrackingAI Tooling for Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Engineering LabData CenterHardware Validation LabManufacturing LabInfrastructure Lab

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage lab hardware inventory, including enterprise servers, prototype platforms, chips, fixtures, cables, peripherals, spare parts, and test equipment.
Receive, label, rack, configure, deploy, maintain, and decommission hardware for engineering teams.
Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, system bring-up, part swaps, repair coordination, and RMA workflows for benchtop and in-rack systems.
Track hardware ownership, location, configuration, status, usage, lifecycle stage, and retirement readiness.
Improve lab processes for check-in/check-out, deployment requests, repairs, safety, asset hygiene, and equipment readiness.
Use AI tooling to automate and optimize daily operations rapidly and systematically.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in an engineering lab, data center, hardware validation lab, manufacturing lab, infrastructure lab, or similar technical environment.
Hands-on familiarity with enterprise server hardware, PC components, networking gear, power equipment, lab fixtures, and prototype hardware.
Experience assembling, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, and deploying hardware systems.
Strong organization skills for inventory, asset tracking, ticketing, documentation, and hardware lifecycle management.
Understanding of ESD practices, lab safety, and safe handling of critical or pre-production hardware.
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, program managers, vendors, operations teams, and cross-functional partners.

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