Footwear Test Engineer - On-site Contract

24 Seven Talent; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Product Test Engineer to support the development and evaluation of performance footwear products in a lab setting. This freelance, on-site role requires independence, collaboration with a testing team, and adaptability to evolving project needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, has at least 2 years’ laboratory or product-testing experience, and excels at precise documentation and clear communication of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Product Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a lab, quality, engineering, or product-testing environment.
• Hands-on experience testing products and/or materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction and manage responsibilities independently.
• Adaptable, collaborative approach in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of basketball footwear products, materials, and components.
• Execute product and materials testing protocols while maintaining accurate, detailed documentation.
• Support test setup, sample preparation, data collection, and reporting activities.
• Partner closely with a small day-to-day testing team while contributing to a broader cross-functional group.
• Work independently with limited oversight, identifying priorities and progressing assignments proactively.
• Navigate changing requirements and ambiguous testing scenarios with sound judgment and flexibility.
• Communicate findings, observations, and test results clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Product Development

Tools

UTMs / Instron equipment

AutoCAD

3D printing

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking a detail-oriented Product Test Engineer to support the development and evaluation of performance footwear products in a lab setting. This freelance, on-site role requires independence, collaboration with a testing team, and adaptability to evolving project needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, has at least 2 years’ laboratory or product-testing experience, and excels at precise documentation and clear communication of