Garmin Canada is seeking a responsible and enthusiastic individual to join the Product Performance team to help conduct standard field-testing studies for Garmin products. An ideal candidate will be interested in hands-on research and would work directly with test participants and research analysts to collect high quality data that feeds into the development of Garmin products.
Essential Functions
- Conduct data collection sessions with athletes according to established test protocols
- Accurately record data on prototype devices during test sessions.
- Download and store data according to standard processes.
- Assist with Garmin product development and validation by working with Product Performance Analysts to set and execute well-defined tasks in which data will be recorded from athletes using prototype sensors.
- Coordinate basic product testing including recruiting athletes, booking test facilities and maintaining test equipment.
- Verify the completeness of the datasets collected using internally developed processing tools.
- Document test progress/outcomes and communicate with project leader.
- Identify and resolve basic issues during data collection and logging.
- Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals, sharing information freely and positively
- Understand and comply with Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values and Quality Policy
Education, Experience, And Skills Required
- Some post-secondary coursework and experience in similar field relevant for successful performance of the essential functions of this
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals while working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Must demonstrate a personal passion for fitness, health and wellness
- Must be detail-oriented with the ability to maintain and deliver a high level of quality and accuracy
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a flexible and fast paced environment
- Ability to learn and apply current knowledge quickly
- Demonstrate an intrinsic drive to perform to one’s full potential at every opportunity
- Possess a sense of urgency and commitment in delivering solutions in a timely fashion
- Ability to learn how to use and apply data management tools
- Ability to work independently at off-site locations
Desirable Qualifications
- Research experience where humans were the subjects of the study.
- Experience in customer service, or in a role which relied on interactions with the public
- Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Garmin products
- Candidates with a personal passion for health, wellness and fitness are preferred!