Product Test Technician — Firmware & Connected Devices (Entry Level)
Chefman · Mahwah, NJ ·
- Category
- Embedded
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Salary
- USD 50,000 – 60,000 / year
Entry-level test technician supporting Chefman's firmware team's testing lab in Mahwah, NJ: setting up data loggers and thermocouples, running temperature and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity tests on connected appliances, monitoring iOS/Android updates, and logging issues in Jira. No prior experience required; training provided.
As Chefman's connected appliance portfolio grows, we're looking for a hands-on Test Technician to support our firmware team's testing lab. You'll work closely with a senior team member, reviewing testing requests from Product Managers, setting up equipment, and collecting the data our engineers need to validate product performance. No prior experience required — we'll train you on our equipment and testing processes.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Review testing reports and requests from Product Managers to determine what needs to be tested next and prioritize accordingly
- Set up test equipment for each testing scenario, including data loggers and thermocouples
- Attach thermocouples correctly to measure temperature at specified points on appliances and circuit boards
- Collect, record, and organize temperature and performance data using data logging equipment
- Test Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity features on connected devices
- Monitor iOS and Android platform updates and flag anything that could affect how our Mahproducts connect or perform
- Log and track issues clearly in Jira, including steps to reproduce and relevant supporting data
- Maintain the physical test lab, keeping equipment calibrated, organized, and ready for the next test cycle
Physical Demands and Abilities
- Working at a computer and in a lab/testing environment
- Comfortable handling small electronic components and test equipment, including circuit boards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the testing team and Product Managers
Education, Experience and Skills
- No prior lab or QA experience required, training will be provided
- Comfortable working with basic electronics and small components, including circuit boards
- Strong attention to detail, especially when following test setup instructions precisely
- Able to read and follow written testing requests and equipment instructions accurately
- Comfortable using computers and willing to learn tools like Jira, data logging software, and mobile app simulators
- Operates well under a sense of urgency and stays calm under pressure
- Able to manage multiple testing tasks at once and follow them through to completion