Product Testing & User Experience Specialist

IKRUSHER Corporation; Arcadia (CA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

iKrusher is seeking a hands-on Product Testing & User Experience Specialist for an on-site, part-time role in Arcadia, CA. You will evaluate vape hardware performance across oils, prepare samples, and document findings to support product development.

The ideal candidate will operate filling equipment and puffing machines, use the OMNI App for curve testing, and coordinate with testers while traveling occasionally as needed.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience using vape hardware and familiarity with different vape-device formats.
• Basic understanding of oils, viscosity, terpene blends, and how oil characteristics may affect hardware performance.
• Experience using filling equipment, puffing machines, or similar testing tools is preferred.
• Able to evaluate product performance and user experience in a consistent and objective manner.
• Able to organize test data and write clear testing or product-experience reports.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to coordinate with multiple teams.
• Able to travel occasionally based on customer or project needs.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare oil samples for testing, including basic formulation adjustments, terpene blending, and manually filling vape devices when needed.
• Conduct hands-on product testing and evaluate vapor production, flavor delivery, draw experience, consistency, leakage, clogging, usability, and overall product experience.
• Use filling equipment, puffing machines, and other vape-product testing tools.
• Use the OMNI App to test and identify suitable voltage, power, or temperature curves for different oil and hardware combinations.
• Coordinate testing activities with other testers, collect feedback, and help ensure consistent testing methods.
• Record test results and prepare clear product-testing, user-experience, and recommendation reports.
• Occasionally travel with Sales or Customer Support to assist with testing at customer locations.

Conocimientos

Vape hardware experience

Oil formulation knowledge

Testing equipment operation

Data recording and reporting

Travel readiness

Herramientas

Filling equipment

Puffing machines

OMNI App

Descripción del empleo

iKrusher – Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Position

Location: Arcadia, CA — Primarily On-Site

Employment Type: Part-Time Employee (W-2), Non-Exempt / Overtime-Eligible

Schedule: Approximately 20–30 hours per week, depending on testing needs

Pay Range: $26.00 – $34.00 per hour

Travel: Occasional domestic travel may be required

Minimum Age: Must be at least 21 years old

Position Summary

iKrusher is seeking a hands-on Product Testing & User Experience Specialist to evaluate vape hardware performance across different oil formulations and usage conditions. This is a part-time, hourly position based primarily at our Arcadia, CA facility.

This role focuses on preparing test samples, conducting product and sensory evaluations, identifying the best hardware settings for different oils, and documenting results. The specialist will also help coordinate additional testers and may occasionally support product testing or troubleshooting at customer locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare oil samples for testing, including basic formulation adjustments, terpene blending, and manually filling vape devices when needed.
• Conduct hands-on product testing and evaluate vapor production, flavor delivery, draw experience, consistency, leakage, clogging, usability, and overall product experience.
• Use filling equipment, puffing machines, and other vape-product testing tools.
• Use the iKrusher OMNI App to test and identify suitable voltage, power, or temperature curves for different oil and hardware combinations.
• Coordinate testing activities with other internal or external testers, collect feedback, and help ensure consistent testing methods.
• Record test results and prepare clear product-testing, user-experience, and recommendation reports.
• Occasionally travel with Sales or Customer Support team members to assist with product testing, setup, or troubleshooting at customer locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old (required due to the handling and evaluation of vapor and nicotine/oil products).
• Practical experience using vape hardware and familiarity with different vape-device formats.
• Basic understanding of oils, viscosity, terpene blends, and how oil characteristics may affect hardware performance.
• Experience using filling equipment, puffing machines, or similar product-testing tools is preferred.
• Able to evaluate product performance and user experience in a consistent and objective manner.
• Able to organize test data and write clear testing or product-experience reports.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working independently and coordinating with multiple teams.
• Able to travel occasionally based on customer or project needs.

Schedule & Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position scheduled for approximately 20–30 hours per week. The pay range for this role is $26.00 to $34.00 per hour. The actual rate offered within this range will depend on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

As a non-exempt employee, the specialist is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with California law for hours worked beyond 8 in a workday or 40 in a workweek. The specialist will accrue paid sick leave as required under California law. This part-time position is not benefits-eligible unless otherwise required by law or company policy.

Testing Environment & Working Conditions

This position involves hands-on work with vape hardware, oil samples, filling equipment, and testing tools. Certain evaluations may include direct sensory assessment of draw, vapor, flavor, and overall user experience using approved test materials. All testing activities must follow company safety procedures and applicable laws and regulations. iKrusher will provide the equipment, tools, and applications (including the OMNI App) needed to perform this role.

Employment Classification

This is a W-2, part-time, non-exempt position. Employment with iKrusher is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, to the extent permitted by law. This job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified at the company’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

iKrusher is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

iKrusher provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for applicants and employees with religious or other legally protected needs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact Human Resources.

This posting includes the pay scale for this position in accordance with California pay transparency law (SB 1162). iKrusher will also comply with all applicable California wage-and-hour, meal/rest break, and workplace safety requirements.