About the job
Join the Traeger Family:
At Traeger, we are passionate about transforming the BBQ industry. Pioneering the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, we have continuously redefined outdoor cooking. Our team is composed of innovators, problem solvers, and culinary enthusiasts who share a commitment to enhancing the BBQ experience for our customers, retailers, and employees alike. If you are a collaborative team player dedicated to achieving exceptional results, we invite you to join us in our flavorful mission!
Key Responsibilities:
The Product Development Test Engineer II will collaborate with the Engineering team to facilitate the successful launch of new Traeger products. This role demands expertise in mechanical design, heat transfer, and data analysis, along with a solid understanding of mechanical principles. You will work closely with the product development team to ensure grills, sub-assemblies, and other technologies undergo rigorous testing and validation. Under the guidance of a Product Development Engineer, you will be instrumental in launching products through comprehensive testing and validation methodologies.
Main Duties Include:
- Conduct various engineering evaluations through data collection
- Generate reports and recommendations based on analytics across multiple platforms and teams
- Design and prepare test fixtures, data acquisition systems, and establish test lab procedures and schedules
- Evaluate prototype products for performance verification, temperature stability, and quality enhancements in complex environments
- Implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and communicate with supply chain partners
- Develop standard operating procedures for suppliers and manufacturers
- Ensure compliance certification by setting up testing execution in accordance with ETL, CE, and SAA standards globally

