Test Engineer

Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world‑class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees.

If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top‑quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!

The Product Development Test Engineer II will work with the Engineering team to ensure the successful launch of new Traeger products. This role requires experience in mechanical design, heat transfer, data collection and an understanding of general mechanical principles. The role works directly with the product development team to deliver grills, sub‑assemblies, and other technologies that are fully tested and validated.

Under the direction of a Product Development Engineer, this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful launch of products through a wide range of testing and validation principals.

• Perform various engineering evaluations through the collection of data
• Issue reports and recommendations based on analytics gathered across multiple platforms and teams
• Prepare test fixtures, data acquisition systems, create test lab procedures and schedules
• Test prototype products for performance verification, temperature stability and quality improvements in complex environments
• Implement an Engineering Change Notifications (ECN’s) process and communicate across our supply chain partners
• Create standard operating procedures for our suppliers and manufacturers
• Set up and testing execution in accordance with ETL, CE, and SAA standards for compliance certification, globally
• Design and perform experimentation for early validation and verification of focused designs and full product concepts
• Provide design input for DFM during product development to ensure adherence to functional, aesthetic and regulatory requirements
• Work with Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering to understand trends in the field and implement solutions
• Input new parts and SKUs into our inventory management system, assist in the management of warrantee and service parts

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent experience (3‑5 years)
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing, highly collaborative, team‑driven work environment
• Well‑versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, JIRA, Confluence, Solid Works, and DEWESoft
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and pivot according to a fast‑paced work environment
• Eagerness to lead, participate, and be pro‑active
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
• Join a true team working towards a common goal
• Culture of risk‑taking, innovation, & quality
• So. Much. Food.
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
• Great discounts on all things Traeger
• Did we mention all the food?

• Director

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Manufacturing

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Salary: $58.00–$68.00 per hour

Posted 11 hours ago