Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com /.  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Lab Manager

Tyco Electronics / Medical Products is the world's leading producer of Electronic Interconnect Systems for medical OEM customers. Ours is a dynamic work environment where you can capture every bit of potential and possibility out of your career. We are known by our customers for exceptional quality, innovation and responsiveness. Our products demand density, flexibility and signal integrity previously thought impossible. If you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment that values customer interface at all levels and focuses on developing innovative solutions to customers' design needs, come join our company.

We have an open Lab Manager position at our Wilsonville facility, just 10 miles from Portland, Oregon.  Tyco Electronics / Medical Products offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information about our products, please visit our web site at www.precisionint.com.  We are an EEO Employer Dedicated To Work Force Diversity.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Ensures customer satisfaction in product performance and on-time delivery of testing and laboratory services as it relates to the new product development, cleanroom and controlled environment operations, and metrology and calibration services.
• Designs and qualifies mechanical, electrical and environmental tests to support functional testing of cables and cable assemblies.
• Maintains calibration program and calibration records for testing equipment.
• Manages and maintains controlled environments.
• Manages and maintains metrology lab-where applicable.
• Identifies and promotes understanding and utilization of new technologies, materials, equipment, and test methods. Ensures knowledge is continually applied to enhance company and department capabilities.
• Utilizes formal review system to ensure department/company goals are met.
• Manages technical staff consisting of engineers, technicians, technical associates.
• Provides technical support to inspection.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Five or more years of management experience.
• Strong materials or mechanical engineering background.  ME, Materials Engineering or related degree required.
• Previous work in an ISO- and FDA-regulated facility.
• Experience in engineering and manufacturing support in order to plan, establish and coordinate project support activities.
•   Previous management experience.
• BS in science, engineering, manufacturing or technical discipline, CQE, or equivalent experience.
• Strong metrology background.
• Calibration management experience.
• Cleanroom management and environmental control experience.
• Previous project management experience.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant new technologies, materials, equipment, and processes. Applies knowledge to continually enhance TE capabilities.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean principles preferred