Test Technician

WHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone. 

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.

OVERVIEW

Refrigerators, ranges, and microwave ovens are just a few of the thousands of products we test at Consumer Reports. With over 130 testing and research experts and 63 state of the art labs, our Westchester headquarters is the largest nonprofit educational and consumer product testing center in the world.

How You'll Make An Impact

Our test results and recommendations help consumers make critical and informed buying decisions. Sometimes they even encourage individual companies to improve their competitive advantage by meeting CR’s test standards in their own QA departments.

As a Test Technician, you’ll test products according to documented and established processes. This includes checking, calculating and recording your findings while checking foranomalies in data and performance. Your responsibilities will include reviewing the data and approaches used by your colleagues and as needed, preparing, maintaining and calibrating our testing devices and equipment. When we test new products or categories, your category expertise will help us develop new methodologies and test protocols.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have lab and testing experience. We’re looking for someone with 1-2 years
  conducting product testing in a laboratory or test environment.
  ● You have a strong technical aptitude and can analyze, interpret and
  communicate test results.
  ● You understand the synergy when form meets function. You’re able to apply
  your understanding of complex products in terms of their design and purpose.
  ● You are deadline driven. You have worked towards and consistently met rigid
  time timelines when completing projects.
  ● You are computer proficient in Excel and G-Suite program

You’ll Be One Of Our Top Picks If:

        ● You have an engineering degree. Bonus points for those with a STEM bachelor's degree.
        ● You’re connected. You have experience testing, tinkering with different kitchen appliances.

       ● You are a clear communicator.  You can share your findings clearly and concisely , verbally and             in writing. 

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $70,970.54K-$75K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range.Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.