Lead, coach, and develop a team of test and assembly techniciansSet daily priorities, balance workload across test stations, and manage shift coverageRecruit, onboard, and performance-manage technicians in partnership with HRProvide cross-training opportunities and support internal career growthBuild a 30/60/90 onboarding framework and own ongoing technician qualification on each stationConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversationsOwn day-to-day execution of test and assembly flow across the pilot lineEnsure technicians follow Standard Operating Procedures precisely and consistentlyMaintain qualification records, training logs, and certification statusTranslate current test methods into technician-executable SOPs, work instructions, and checklistsCoordinate equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and qualification schedulesServe as the first-line escalation point for station issues and route non-routine troubleshooting to EngineeringChampion safety, lab cleanliness, PPE, and handling protocolsEnforce change control and authorization requirements for procedures, recipes, and station configurationsMaintain records of test runs, anomalies, and station logs for traceability and root-cause analysisTrack and report technician-team KPIs including throughput, yield, cycle time, station uptime, and SOP compliancePartner with Test Engineering on failure-analysis feedback and process improvementsIdentify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate repetitive tasksCommunicate with device, hardware, software, and operations engineers on requirements, schedules, and deliverablesRequirements3+ years leading technician, operator, or junior-engineer teams in a semiconductor, photonics, optics, or cryogenic R&D / pilot-manufacturing environmentProven experience running a lab or pilot line on SOPs, scheduling shifts, qualifying staff on stations, and enforcing change controlSolid working knowledge of semiconductor, optical,



or cryogenic test environmentsDegree (Diploma, BSc, or higher) in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, mechatronics, or a related disciplineExperience authoring and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training programs, and qualification records for a technician teamDemonstrated commitment to personnel safety, equipment protection, and risk mitigation in a lab settingComfortable tracking KPIs including yield, throughput, uptime, and OEECalm and structured when acting as the first escalation point for hands-on issuesTrack record of attracting, motivating, coaching, and retaining technical talentExperience building inclusive, high-performing teams from varied backgrounds and experience levelsEffective collaboration across Test Engineering, Device Engineering, Hardware, and OperationsExcellent interpersonal and written communication abilitiesOutstanding teamwork skillsAble to translate technical direction into clear, actionable instructionsDeep hands-on photonic expertise is not requiredCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in leading and developing technician teams within semiconductor or photonics environments, with a strong focus on SOP adherence, performance management, and KPI tracking. Capable of fostering a safe and efficient lab atmosphere while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines.Highest-signal resume keywordsTeam LeadershipSOP Authoring and MaintenanceKPI Tracking and ReportingChange Control EnforcementCross-Training and DevelopmentATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsSOP DevelopmentKPI TrackingPerformance ManagementEquipment CalibrationQualification Records MaintenanceTroubleshootingRisk MitigationShift SchedulingTraining Program DevelopmentTest Environment KnowledgeSoft SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkCoachingConflict ResolutionStructured Problem-SolvingIndustry KeywordsSemiconductorPhotonicsOpticsCryogenic R&DPilot ManufacturingStandard Operating ProceduresLab SafetyPerformance MetricsTechnical Talent DevelopmentInclusive Team Building#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Team Lead — Quantum Lab Operations - $105,900 - $145,600 A Year (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg