Sr. Lab Manager - Electrical Engineering

General Summary of Position:

The Senior Lab Manager manages the daily operations of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) instructional and research laboratories and the EECE maker space. Responsibilities include equipment management, budgeting, maintenance, and supervising personnel, all requiring strong technical and engineering skills. They also act as the main safety liaison with UMass Lowell's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office and work closely with EECE faculty, staff, and students to support teaching and research activities. Additionally, this person is responsible for providing lab instruction as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer or technician. A bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Comfortable taking initiative, reliable, motivated in one's work, with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of engineering processes related to the setup of lab equipment, maintenance, and repair.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering schematics.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including students, staff, and faculty.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous supervisory and teaching experience at the University level is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to present to external groups, especially prospective students and parents. Internal communications with faculty, students, and staff.
• Previous experience in supervising student lab assistants.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P19. This position is benefited, full-time and in the SEIU professional union in grade P19. Salary range of minimum: $77,885 25th quartile: $89,568 and midpoint: $101,251.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.