Job Title: Lab Manager – Electronics Lab
Location: Longmont, CO
Duration: 1 year with possible extensions
Pay: $50 – $53hr.- Depending on experience
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours/week)

Description:

• Our client is 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

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

What We’re Looking For
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

Interview Process

1. Virtual Interview: Review of job history, lab management experience, and technical background
   

2. Practical Demonstration: Candidates must demonstrate BGA rework and reballing skills to validate technical capabilities

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As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies 
  

• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
  

• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
  

• Weekly pay and service bonus plans
  

• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

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