Test Technician

Welcome to the Traegerhood :

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!

Job Description

The Test Technician 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.

Job Duties

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

What Success Looks Like

Test data is accurately captured, well organized, and readily available to the engineering team

Tests are set up and executed reliably and on schedule

Continuous growth in hands-on testing capability and product knowledge

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

Experience That's a Plus

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)

Why You'll Love to Work Here:

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, 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% — free money for your future

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

Did we mention all the food?