YETI Coolers

Product Validation Engineer

YETI Coolers • $80K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, data science, or similar field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in test development, data analytics, or related areas
  • Interest in analyzing customer data and feedback tools
  • Strong ability to summarize findings visually and actionably
  • Proactive mindset with keen attention to detail
  • Familiarity with AI tools for data analysis
  • Proven experience in designing and building test equipment for various testing needs

Responsibilities

  • Convert customer use cases into test protocols and requirements
  • Utilize market research methods to determine use conditions for new products
  • Apply AI in planning, executing, and analyzing consumer studies
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data through various formats
  • Collaborate with product management and industrial design to understand target consumer needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for career development and training
  • Team-centric culture
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Product Validation Engineer plays a key role in the development of new products by establishing required technical specifications of the product. This individual participates in the design process, partnering with YETI Industrial Designers, Product Managers and Design Engineers to establish performance requirements for new products. This role will partner closely with product management and Industrial design to understand the consumer work flow and translate that into development requirements.

What You'll Do
  • Convert customer use cases into test protocol and requirements.
  • Use market research methodologies and data from surveys, interviews, prototype user testing, to determine appropriate use conditions for new products.
  • Use AI for planning, executing, and analyzing consumer studies (alongside me and the templates I could create)
  • Use your data analysis skills for analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data in various formats (e.g. excel, transcripts, within survey platforms like Qualtrics).
  • Partner with product management and industrial design to understand the target consumer, how they intend to use, or may misuse, the product and use this information to determine appropriate testing baselines.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, data science or similar area of study preferred
  • Greater than 2 years of experience in test development, data analytics, engineering or related disciplines
  • Interest in working with customer data, surveys, or feedback tools
  • Ability to summarize findings in a clear, visual, and actionable way (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and natural curiosity about how consumers use products
  • Familiarity with AI tools for data analysis.
  • Proven record of accomplishment in the design and build of test equipment to support thermal, mechanical, repetitive motion and/or other testing needs


Benefits & Perks:

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About YETI Coolers

YETI Coolers is an American outdoor manufacturer company that specializes in high-end coolers, drinkware, and other outdoor accessories. The company was founded in 2006 by Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas. YETI's products are known for their durability and high quality, and are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and fishermen. The company has expanded its product line to include bags, chairs, and other outdoor gear. YETI has a strong brand presence and has been recognized for its marketing campaigns and social media engagement. The company went public in 2018 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol YETI.
Learn more about YETI Coolers
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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