Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from QSC
Job overview
The Manager - R&D Engineering Technicians at QSC leads a team supporting design, development, and sustaining of technical products, impacting major hardware engineering projects.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing lab infrastructure, coordinating maintenance, supervising testing activities, developing team metrics, performing data analysis, establishing lab processes, allocating resources, and coaching the team to meet project goals.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary range is $100,000 to $130,000, with additional benefits including health insurance, 401K or Roth retirement plans, and generous time off.
Experience and skills
Requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of technical leadership in electronics development and testing, lab management experience, strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Career development
The position offers opportunities to lead complex projects and develop leadership skills in a dynamic, innovative environment with cross-functional collaboration.
Work environment and culture
QSC promotes a casual but dynamic culture encouraging ownership, creativity, collaboration, and a balance of fun and hard work in a challenging environment.
Company information
QSC is a global innovator with over 50 years in designing and manufacturing high-performance audio-visual technology and solutions for diverse markets worldwide.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a geographically distributed team of R&D technicians with varying skill levels, supporting multiple high-complexity hardware projects.
Job location and travel
This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA, with responsibilities spanning multiple sites.
Application process
Applications are accepted until a final candidate is identified; no specific application instructions provided.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines technical leadership with hands-on lab management across multiple sites, supporting innovative audio-visual product development.
Company overview
QSC is a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio, video, and control (AV&C) solutions. The company generates revenue through the sale of high-quality products such as amplifiers, loudspeakers, digital mixers, and software-based audio, video, and control platforms. Founded in 1968, QSC has a rich history of innovation and has established itself as a trusted brand in the AV industry, serving markets including live sound, cinema, corporate, and education.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership experience managing technical teams and electrical laboratories, emphasizing your ability to oversee complex R&D projects and lab operations at QSC.
Stress your expertise in testing, qualifying electronic circuits, and maintaining lab infrastructure, showcasing your problem-solving skills and ability to develop processes that drive efficiency and quality.
Apply through multiple channels including QSC's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this senior-level role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current QSC hardware engineering managers or R&D technicians; start conversations by referencing QSC's innovative audio-visual technologies or asking about their team's approach to cross-site lab management.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'R&D technicians management,' 'lab infrastructure,' 'preventative maintenance,' 'electronic circuit testing,' and 'cross-functional collaboration.'
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