Lab Manager

**Who We Are** Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. **What We Offer** Salary: $88,000.00 - $121,000.00 Location: Austin,TX You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our [benefits](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). ## Position Summary The **Lab Manager** is responsible for leading day-to-day lab operations, safety coordination, compliance execution, equipment readiness, and lab space management for engineering lab environments. This role serves as the primary point of contact for lab safety concerns, operational escalations, equipment and PPE readiness, inspection tracking, lab access requirements, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Facilities, EHS, vendors, and lab users. The Lab Manager ensures lab activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with corporate, site-specific, and EHS requirements. The role requires strong operational ownership, communication, documentation discipline, and the ability to manage multiple safety and lab support programs simultaneously. ## Key Responsibilities ### ### Safety Communication & Escalation - Serve as the primary conduit for safety-related information and communication within the engineering lab organization. - Act as the central point of contact for lab safety concerns, incidents, and escalations. - Provide first-level coordination for site safety issues impacting lab operations. - Represent the lab organization in Safety Operational Learning meetings. - Communicate safety expectations, lessons learned, and corrective actions to lab users and stakeholders. ### ### Pre-Task Planning / Project Work Plan Program Support - Serve as the local point of contact for the PTP/PWP program within the engineering lab environment. - Drive local program compliance and quality execution of PTP/PWP requirements. - Ensure appropriate PWP documentation is completed for high-risk, non-routine, mandated tasks, and activities involving defeated or bypassed interlocks or machine guarding. ### Training & Lab Access - Support hands-on training, knowledge transfer, and task-specific instruction for engineering lab personnel. - Conduct or coordinate recertification, OJT, and required lab-specific training. - Establish and monitor training requirements for lab access. - Support certification ownership and tracking for required programs and qualifications. ### **Equipment, PPE & Program Management** - Ensure availability, readiness, and compliance of PPE and safety equipment - Oversee inspection, calibration, and lifecycle management of lab and safety-critical equipment - Manage shared lab programs, including LOTO, fall protection, and equipment audits - Track inventory, consumables, and vendor-supported services - Maintain accurate documentation for inspection, certification, and compliance readiness - **Cross-Functional Coordination** - Act a…