Sr. Test Technician

Otter Products; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Test Technician to join their dynamic Test Engineering team in Fort Collins. This pivotal role involves ensuring the quality of innovative products through rigorous testing and data analysis. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to enhance testing methods and mentor junior staff. The company prides itself on its commitment to community and innovation, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to significant improvements. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Profit Sharing Program

Sign-on Bonus

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical testing experience required.
• Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support product testing for compatibility, shock, and environmental exposure.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of testing requests.

Skills

Mechanical Testing

Data Analysis

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Overview

Otter Products is hiring for a Sr. Test Technician to join our Test Engineering team in Fort Collins, CO.

The Sr. Test Technician will play a key role to ensure quality of the company’s core products and new technologies through testing. The Sr. Test Technician will collaborate with the Test Engineering and Design Engineering team to facilitate product testing to internal and external performance/quality requirements. This role is responsible for collecting data, interpreting data, and communicating results. The Sr. Test Technician demonstrates good judgement to improve and/or create test methods and test fixtures as well as identify areas for efficiency improvements and lead the implementation of these improvements. The Sr. Test Technician trains and mentors others on commonly used systems and processes as well as ensure compliance with test, safety, and security procedures.

About Otter Products

At Otter Products, we grow to give. From our founder’s garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation. Through our industry-leading brands – OtterBox, OtterCares - we provide our partners the number-one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give - together. By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in our future through education that inspires kids to change the world. And even as our global community of Otters continues to grow, our founder’s core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all. For more information visit otterproducts.com

Responsibilities

• Support all of the organization’s product testing needs including (but not limited to): Fit and function compatibility, shock and drop, environmental exposure, water and dust ingress, mechanical cycling, material property testing
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of work and test requests
• Use good verbal and written communication to convey all aspects of testing
• Effectively train and mentor less experienced test team members
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Ensure on time and accurate execution of tests
• Conduct themselves and their work with high integrity and professionalism
• Work well with teams but able to work individually with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and analyze failures
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrate technical leadership ability
• Perform duties that limits downtime of lab equipment or resources. Duties include equipment preventative maintenance, equipment calibration, as well as maintain stock of consumables
• Support and maintain a positive safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures and actively contributing to a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Minimum of three years of applicable mechanical testing experience required.
• One year of technical leadership preferred.

EEO

Otter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and local laws.

For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range Minimum

USD $28.85/Hr.

For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range Maximum

USD $36.06/Hr.

Additional Total Rewards

Otter Products offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, for eligible employees, we offer accrued paid time off based on seniority, volunteer time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, company holidays, and years of service awards. Check out otterproducts.com/careers/why for more info., Variable Incentive Program - This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program., Sign on bonus may be considered, if applicable.