Hardware Engineering Lab Operations Technician

The Lab & Operations Technician is a critical member of the Hardware Engineering team, responsible for ensuring our lab environments—starting with the Outback facility in Las Vegas—are safe, organized, and optimized to support innovation and efficiency. This role leads the implementation of best-in-class safety practices, applies operational efficiency frameworks (like 5S), and directly supports engineers through hands-on coordination of lab workflows, inventory, and tooling.

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Besides local duties, this position plays a part in crafting and implementing worldwide standards for safety and operations in Aristocrat's hardware engineering sites.

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What You'll Do

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• Champion and uphold lab safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g.,OSHA) and internal safety protocols
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident follow-ups
• Maintain lab organization using Lean/5S principles to ensure a clean, efficient, and hazard-free workspace
• Manage inventory systems for tools, components, and materials, including ordering, restocking, and calibration coordination
• Support day-to-day engineering activities by preparing test setups, managing shared equipment, and scheduling lab usage
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all lab-related operations, including audits, compliance checks, and process improvements
• Collaborate with global hardware teams to define, document, and promote lab safety and operational best practices
• Lead onboarding of new lab users with safety orientation and access procedures
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement practical solutions to improve lab safety, efficiency, and usability

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What We're Looking For

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• Associate’s Degree or Technical Diploma in, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
• 7-10 years of professional experience in managing safety in a lab, manufacturing, or technical environment
• Working knowledge of safety protocols, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO standards)
• Certification in Health & Safety (e.g., OSHA 30, CHST, HAZWOPER, NEBOSH, CPR or equivalent)
• Experience implementing or improving engineering process frameworks or continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of materials handling, ESD protection, and lab instrumentation
• Experience supporting hardware engineering teams or R&D environments
• Proficient in maintaining technical inventories and using digital systems for tracking and scheduling
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sourcing, Quality, Compliance, Field Service, and ERP/Configuration)
• Demonstrated ability to handle numerous tasks in a fast-paced, global engineering environment.
• Ability to lift and move lab equipment and materials as required (with appropriate safety training)

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Why Aristocrat?

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Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

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We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

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• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

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Our Values

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• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

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Travel Expectations

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Up to 25%

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Pay Range

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$77,081 - $143,152 per year

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Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

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Additional Information

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This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

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Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

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At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.