Test Technician

Traeger Grills • Salt Lake City, UT

5d

About The Position

The Test Technician II will work within the Performance Engineering team, supporting Test Engineers with the verification and validation techniques used to guarantee our customers have an unparalleled product experience, our products are safe to use, and they perform according to Traeger Test Standards. This role focuses on hands-on test execution and data collection, with an emphasis on capturing, logging, and organizing test results accurately. An interest in the software, firmware, and electronic control side of our products is highly valued, as our grills grow increasingly connected and controller-driven. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career candidate who brings a testing mindset and is eager to develop hands-on mechanical and thermal testing skills in a fast-paced product development environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field, technical school accreditation, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on experience
• No four-year degree required
• A testing mindset with strong attention to detail in data collection and data entry
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-driven work environment
• Well versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Eagerness to learn, participate, and be proactive
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Background in software, firmware, or QA testing environments
• Familiarity with PCB or electronics testing
• Experience with data acquisition systems (DEWESoft or similar)
• Python programming
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude
• Exposure to compliance or certification testing (ETL, CSA, UL, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Support Test Engineers with performance evaluations through the collection and logging of test data
• Perform accurate, structured data entry and maintain organized test records
• Prepare test fixtures and data acquisition systems to assist with test workflow and schedules
• Test prototype grills for performance verification, temperature stability, and quality improvements in complex environments
• Evaluate, document, and report failures and issues throughout the product development process
• Assist with the validation and verification of firmware and controller behavior under test conditions

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision package, with your choice of carrier (SelectHealth or Aetna in Utah)
• Garner Health Reimbursement — get up to $5,000 (employee) or $10,000 (family) back on eligible out-of-pocket medical costs
• Company-funded HSA contributions up to $1,600/year, plus FSA options
• 12 free therapy sessions/year for you AND your dependents (ages 13–25) via Tava Health
• 401(k) with a 100% match on your first 4%
• Fully company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave + paid parental leave for new parents
• Open PTO policy (salaried) / generous accrued PTO (hourly) + 10 paid holidays
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members
• Great discounts on all things Traeger

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree