Manager, Equipment Service Engineering

Job overview

The Manager, Equipment Service Engineering role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA. The posting does not specify compensation. The role is part of DELFI Diagnostics’ Laboratory Operations team, supporting clinical laboratory production and the company’s cancer-detection testing work. The manager leads equipment lifecycle management, service, and engineering to keep laboratory equipment reliable, compliant, and supported. The role partners with Laboratory Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Assay Development, and suppliers to support assay launch and ongoing laboratory operations.

What you'll do

• Develop equipment policies, SOPs, and processes
• own equipment inventory and lifecycle records
• manage suppliers, service contracts, maintenance schedules, and equipment-related budgets
• establish support strategies and resource plans
• lead troubleshooting and corrective actions
• monitor reliability and downtime metrics
• support equipment selection, qualification, validation, training, audits, and regulatory inspections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manager equipment service engineering

laboratory equipment

palo alto ca

delfi diagnostics

laboratory operations

equipment lifecycle

clinical laboratory

automation systems

quality and compliance

equipment qualification

cancer detection

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, onsite lunch three days a week, wellness offerings, and potential annual bonus and new-hire equity grant subject to plan terms and company discretion.

Why this role

The role supports regulated, high-throughput clinical laboratory operations and may support hiring, onboarding, and development of Clinical Laboratory Assistants with equipment-focused responsibilities.

About the employer

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.