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R&D Lab Manager

NOKIA
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, California, San Jose
6373 San Ignacio Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 22, 2025
Note- This is an ON-SITE role. We are seeking a R&D Lab Manager who would be responsible coordinate lab operations. (Lab power, space, cooling, networking). Must be responsible for maintaining and enforcing all lab policies and procedures. Must have experience in configuration, designing, installation, maintenance, and handling R&D laboratory equipment and laboratory networks for the use of delivery teams. Procures, (budgets,) and integrates new products and solutions in the services laboratory. Ensures availability of laboratory equipment and maintains physical and environmental standards. Supports the integration, verification, testing, and modification of SW / HW / system components. Central Point of Contact / Overall Responsibility / Coordinates all lab operations Knowledge of Product Development Cycles, and experience supporting R&D activities. Experience with project management. Experience with meeting setup and steering Lab Policies / Procedures Experience with document creation and maintenance. Communications Working knowledge/experience with Office 365 apps - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. SharePoint site creation, maintenance. Power App design to create integrated Forms and queue management table. Power / Space / Cooling Working knowledge of Visio to create/update floor plans and network diagrams. Experience with basic power related trouble shooting - loads, breaker resets. Working knowledge of AC: voltage, outlet types, power ratings, and distribution. Working knowledge of DC: rectifier limitations, monitoring, and management, power cabling. Experience with PRTG setup and monitoring. Experience with TrippLite PDU installation, setup, and monitoring. Network Comp TIA Network, CCNA certifications highly desired, but not required. Experience with IP Subnet Design and implementation Experience with switch/router configuration. Experience with basic network troubleshooting. Working knowledge of fiber types and installation Equipment Rack and Stack Experience with installation and configuration of chassis , switches, PDU, terminal server. Experience with Viavi, and Spirent testset bringup and software upgrades. Thermal Chambers Working knowledge of Thermatron and Espec thermal chambers: troubleshoot connectivity and temperature regulation, coordinate service Staffing Experience building team - defining requirements, evaluating resumes, interview process. Experience managing team - training, motivation, task assignment, productivity tracking Purchasing Vendor sourcing, account reconciliation Audits Working knowledge of ESD principles and equipment protection. Working knowledge of equipment calibration procedures. Experience implementing lab safety program and working with EHS to meet company safety guidelines and requirements. Experience preparing for and undergoing TL9K audit. Excellent Communication skills Proficient in SharePoint, Excel, and PPtx. Able to multitask and has good organizational skills Basic understanding of networking (setting up terminal servers and configuring IP subnets) Knowledge & Experience in managing and maintaining R&D labs. Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. 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