Job Title: Lab Manager - Electronics Lab
Location: Longmont, CO 80501
Duration: 12 Months
Shift/ Schedule: 40 hours per week
 
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Lab Manager with a strong focus on lab management, expert-level soldering (particularly BGA rework and reballing), and basic bench setup and testing. This full-time contract role requires someone who takes ownership of their work and can demonstrate a proven track record running a lab. The ideal candidate brings structure, accountability, and hands-on technical excellence  keeping the lab organized and operational while performing precision rework and standing up basic test benches to support engineering. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role coordinates daily with engineering teams.

This role centers on three pillars:

• Lab Management — owning the organization, equipment, inventory, calibration, and safety of the lab
• Soldering & Rework — expert BGA rework, reballing, and fine-pitch hand soldering
• Basic Bench Setup & Testing — configuring test benches and running basic functional checks to support engineering

Key Responsibilities:
Lab Management (primary focus)

• Manage day-to-day lab operations, including equipment, inventory, and workspace organization
• Establish and enforce lab organization standards and procedures
• Track inventory of components, consumables, and equipment
• Maintain lab equipment, tools, and workstations in optimal condition, including calibration and routine maintenance
• Take ownership of lab cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
• Coordinate with engineering teams to prioritize lab tasks and support project timelines

Soldering & Rework

• Perform precision soldering and rework tasks, including:

• BGA (Ball Grid Array) rework and replacement
• BGA reballing operations
• Fine-pitch component soldering and rework

Basic Bench Setup & Testing

• Set up and configure test benches and equipment for engineering tasks
• Perform basic functional and bring-up testing on hardware
• Connect, power, and verify boards and equipment, and capture results
• Document lab processes, procedures, test setups, and work completed

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated lab management experience with specific examples of previous lab oversight roles — this is the core of the role
• Expert soldering and rework skills, specifically:

• BGA rework (removal and replacement)
• BGA reballing techniques
• Must be able to demonstrate skills during a practical assessment following virtual screening

• Basic bench setup and testing capability — comfortable configuring test equipment and performing basic functional/bring-up checks on hardware
• Strong communication skills — able to coordinate clearly with engineering teams, surface issues early, and document work so others can follow it
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and a systematic approach
• Proven job history showing stability and progression in similar roles (this is not an entry-level position)
• Ability to take ownership and work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills:

• Direct, succinct communication — gets to the point clearly and keeps stakeholders informed without unnecessary back-and-forth
• Linux system experience (the more experience, the better)
• Proficiency with rework stations (hot air, IR, etc.) and reballing equipment
• Familiarity with common bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with lab inventory management systems
• IPC certification (IPC-7711/7721 or similar) for rework and repair

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Treats the lab as their own, taking pride in organization and efficiency
• Has a track record of reliability and ownership in previous roles
• Can demonstrate, not just describe, their technical soldering skills
• Is comfortable setting up bench equipment and running basic tests to support engineering
• Communicates directly and succinctly, keeping engineering teams informed
• Brings structure and accountability to lab operations
• Works well independently while keeping stakeholders informed

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $50.00/hr.