Audio Fit PD Study Tech V1 Job Summary: The Audio Fit PD Study Tech role supports the Product Design Engineering group working on AirPods. This role is responsible for supporting AirPods fit-related studies.
Job Description:
- Assemble hardware prototypes for the purposes of bench top testing and/or user studies
- Test prototypes in mechanical test setups
- Follow established protocols for qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Conduct in-person user study sessions including intake forms, interviewing, observing, and administering complex testing protocols involving diverse hardware and software
- Recruit and schedule study participants
- Organize supplies, set up and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain user study area
- Categorize and summarize participant feedback and behavior
- Maintain research and data documentation
- Analyze data for bench top and user study test data, including report generation
- Work with Fit PD and cross-functional teams to develop new tests and user study protocols
- Learn and adopt new tools / instrumentation quickly and recommend process improvements
- Present results to the internal team on a regular basis
- Organize and maintain timeline of upcoming studies
- In-office support M-F (5 days a week)
- Transfer / pick up hardware between buildings in Santa Clara Valley area
Key Qualifications:
- Technician diploma from a product design / human factors / engineering, or equivalent program or greater, or relevant hands‑on experience
- Experience preparing and proctoring user studies with prototypes
- Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Experience producing scientific test reports
- Good understanding of the scientific method and how to apply to user studies
- Quick to learn and apply new tools, software, and lab techniques
- Hands‑on experience in prototype work, assembly, and building of test jigs and fixtures
- Experience with lab measurement, imaging, and data collection workflows
- Strong organizational skills with experience managing and improving inventory systems
- Collaborative and positive team player with cross‑functional partners
- Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
- Computer skills and proficiency with Keynote and Numbers (or PowerPoint and Excel)
Nice-To-Have Experience & Skills:
- Experience with human factors or biomechanics research studies
- Experience with technical writing, for communicating test plans & results
- Experience using Instron or other materials testing equipment
- Familiarity with telemetry (force sensors, accelerometers, lasers, temperature, pressure)
- Experience with metrology equipment (CMM, OMM, microscopy, laser scanners)
- Experience with basic electronics equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)
- Good mechanical intuition and/or hands‑on experience with small electromechanical devices
Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 18 months
Work Location: Cupertino, CA (100% on site)
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