Test Technician - Wheels

Specialized Bicycle Components•Morgan Hill, CA

2d•$24 - $30

About The Position

We are searching for a test lab technician with a strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys testing product limits in a lab environment, building wheels, and documenting results clearly. You’ll be primarily responsible for structural lab testing and assembly of prototype wheels and occasionally frames, forks, and components. You will join our highly collaborative Test Team, where you’ll work closely with our design engineering team to verify part designs & ensure that we only bring premium products to market. You will work on small & large projects, ranging from a couple hours to months long in duration. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Assemble wheel and frame samples for lab and field testing Run lab tests to strict specifications and document results clearly Manage daily lab operations including scheduling tests & inventory management Maintain and troubleshoot test machines Assist in root cause analysis of both lab and field failures Communicate results and timelines to engineering and project management teams WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN Experience building wheels is a major plus Strong mechanical aptitude with previous experience in a shop environment Ability to perform repetitive tasks Ability to communicate with teammates located in multiple time zones Hunger to learn the use of complex electromechanical machines and basic data acquisition First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes change lives. From product development and operations, to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth and innovation. We are always looking for passionate people to join the team who are interested in learning and growing far above the scope of the position. You’ll be challenged in many different ways and have a tremendous amount of opportunity. All with an eye towards growing people and expanding careers… that’s what Specialized is all about. You’ll be working alongside a passionate, driven team and there are some great benefits including daily lunch rides, onsite yoga classes, and all of the bagels your heart desires on Friday mornings. Come ride with us! See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram, and most importantly, our #DogsofSpecialized. Pay Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations: California Base Pay Range: $24.00-$30.00/hr BENEFITS As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date. Benefits include: Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included) Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) Dental and Vision plans 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts. Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com. We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized! See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 1974 We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we began supporting Outride to help promote better health through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude with previous experience in a shop environment
Ability to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to communicate with teammates located in multiple time zones
Hunger to learn the use of complex electromechanical machines and basic data acquisition

Nice To Haves

Experience building wheels is a major plus

Responsibilities

Assemble wheel and frame samples for lab and field testing
Run lab tests to strict specifications and document results clearly
Manage daily lab operations including scheduling tests & inventory management
Maintain and troubleshoot test machines
Assist in root cause analysis of both lab and field failures
Communicate results and timelines to engineering and project management teams

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
Annual Profit Sharing: Share in the rewards of our collective success through our profit sharing program, with contributions made directly to 401(k) accounts.
Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks