Software Qa Analyst

At Core Health & Fitness, our purpose is to live and share our passion for fitness. We bring innovative health and fitness solutions to the global market with brands like StairMaster, Schwinn, Nautilus, Star Trac, Throwdown, Wexer, and we’re still growing. We press into the future of fitness to ensure the creation of quality products and programming that meet the needs of an ever-evolving industry.

At Core we are committed to building an energetic, diverse, and inclusive workspace. We value our differences and see community strength in diversity and representation. We’re always on the lookout for innovators, dreamers and doers who are passionate about fitness and wellbeing. We explore all opportunities to improve ourselves, our business partners, and our communities. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career in helping people find the best version of themselves, you’ve come to the right place.

We are looking for a Software QA Analyst I to join our growing organization!

General Position Summary

The Software QA Analyst I is responsible for testing electrical systems and components as well as periodically constructing partial prototype hardware systems.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive regression testing on production-level software as well as debugging on development software to ensure that software meets established quality standards.
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems or line failures and verify solutions.
• Setup and operate test equipment to evaluate parts performance, assemblies, or systems under simulated conditions and record results.
• Assemble and/or modify electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and electrical principles.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction of prototypes or products.
• Electrical engineering background required with familiarity in microprocessor applications, circuit design, and testing. 

Specific Job Requirements

• Prepares data sets to test logic, error handling, and system workflows.
• Ability to follow test maps in development and production software testing applications.
• Ability to author basic test maps for development and production when called upon.
• Fundamental understanding of AC/DC/RF circuitry
• Ability to do hands on engineering work e.g. prototype bring-up, digital and analog troubleshooting, electro-mechanical assembly, rework, soldering, generic board and system level test.
• Ability to use electronic test tools (voltmeter, digital scopes, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.) to troubleshoot electronic circuitry.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 2-year associate degree in software development, electronics or related field.
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training is a must.
• Experience in regression testing of production-level software.
• Experience in debugging development software.
• Experience in electrical hardware debugging and prototyping is preferred.

Job Specific Competencies

• Sense of Urgency - Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines.
• Creativity/Innovation - Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively.
• Problem Solving/Analysis - Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Results Focus - Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
• Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Working Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require:

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items - The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Walking and Standing - Requires moving around.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions: work performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers. 

Position Status

Level:                    Staff

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

Supervises:           N/A

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee might differ from those outlined in the above job description and, other duties as assigned, might be part of the role. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment overriding at-will employment.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $88,000 Annually

Local candidates preferred

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Core Health & Fitness is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status, or Vietnam-era veteran status. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Core Health & Fitness, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@corehandf.com and direct assistance will be provided.