Product Specialist I

Summary: Harbor Freight Tools is a company that values tool knowledge and passion for equipment. The Product Specialist I is responsible for conducting tests, preparing reports, and assisting in product demonstrations and decision-making processes. Responsibilities: - Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus) - Provide technical expertise and interact with various entities (Catman, GS, Packaging, etc.) within the organization - Actively participate in product demonstrations and help aid in decision-making process - Assist Product Specialist II and build fixtures - Tests and qualifies product for sale in our retail stores - Functions test tools and equipment - Verifies conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards - Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools - Prepares written test reports in a web based software program - Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including Pareto charts and Excel graphs - Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments - Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data - Demonstrates basic tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment - Participates in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions - Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab - Occasional overtime required - Additional duties as assigned by manager - Regular attendance is an essential function of the job Required Qualifications: - Demonstrates solid tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment - Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus) - Provide technical expertise and interact with various entities (Catman, GS, Packaging, etc.) within the organization - Actively participate in product demonstrations and help aid in decision-making process - Assist Product Specialist II and build fixtures - Tests and qualifies product for sale in our retail stores - Functions test tools and equipment - Verifies conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards - Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools - Prepares written test reports in a web based software program - Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including Pareto charts and Excel graphs - Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments - Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data - Participates in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions - Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab - Occasional overtime required - Additional duties as assigned by manager - Regular attendance is an essential function of the job Required Skills: Platypus software, Product testing, Fixture building, Electronic testing equipment, Small motor dynamometer, Environmental chambers, Hardness tester, Excel, Pareto charts, Written test reports Benefits: Early access to pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays), Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law