Prototype Test Technician for User Studies & Data

Akkodis; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Product Design Engineering Support Technician to assist with product fit-related studies in our California labs. You will assemble hardware prototypes, run bench tests, and support in-person user studies while collecting data and maintaining documentation.

In this role, you will troubleshoot lab equipment, organize findings, and help develop new test methods. The position requires hands-on hardware experience and the ability to work onsite five days a week in the Santa Clara

Qualifications

• Technician diploma or equivalent hands-on experience in product design, human factors, or engineering.
• Experience preparing or conducting user studies with prototypes.
• Hands-on prototype assembly and building test jigs/fixtures.
• Experience with lab measurements, imaging, and data collection.
• Ability to prepare scientific test reports and follow protocols.
• Understanding of the scientific method as applied to user studies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Proficiency with Keynote & Numbers, or PowerPoint & Excel.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hardware prototypes for bench testing and user studies.
• Perform prototype testing using mechanical test setups.
• Conduct and support in-person user study sessions, including participant intake and observations.
• Recruit and schedule study participants.
• Follow established data collection protocols.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain lab equipment and study areas.
• Organize and summarize participant feedback and behavior.
• Analyze test data and prepare reports and documentation.
• Support development of new test methods and study protocols.
• Maintain study schedules, inventory, and project timelines.
• Present study findings to internal teams and collaborate with partners.
• Transfer or pick up hardware between buildings within the Santa Clara Valley area.

Skills

Prototype testing

Lab equipment setup

Data collection

Communication skills

Multitasking

Onsite work

Education

Technician diploma in product design, human factors, engineering, or related field

Tools

Keynote & Numbers

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Product Design Engineering Support Technician to assist with product fit-related studies in our California labs. You will assemble hardware prototypes, run bench tests, and support in-person user studies while collecting data and maintaining documentation.

In this role, you will troubleshoot lab equipment, organize findings, and help develop new test methods. The position requires hands-on hardware experience and the ability to work onsite five days a week in the Santa Clara