Jasco is looking for a Part-Time Technology Development Specialist to assist Technology Development managers and coordinators in the development, testing, and validation of new technology introductions. Collaborate with various departments to ensure project alignment. Assist Technology Development team with test results and product functionality used for correspondence to internal and external customers. Provide benchmarking relating to product features, functions, and best practices for feature implementation and deployment.
- Performs liaison role with regards to interaction with marketing, factory sourcing, engineering, supply chain, sales and category management.
- Communicates daily project updates to Technology Development team.
- Document, Communicate, and Maintain testing results
- Assists Technology Development Managers and Coordinators, with regards to physical installation, product testing requests.
- Assists Technology Development Managers and Coordinators, with developing and maintaining testing Criteria, processes, and procedures.
- Assists Technology Development team to create training and technical support documentation, or curriculum regarding observations and results during testing and benchmarking requests.
- Assists Director and VP of Technology Development on various projects.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED, interest in technical or engineering focused professions in a related field and/or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Experience with both Android and iOS based smart devices (tablets and smartphones) preferred.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of the retail market, Smartphone and Tablet applications, and various retail products.
- Technical skills to check and evaluate medium technical products, software, applications.
- Ability to work independently and be accountable for major projects.
- Ability to interface and assist other departments in a positive manner.
- Ability to assist in writing strategy, product evaluation/comparisons reports, product instructions, package/custom copy, and internal/external communications.
Jasco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- Experience with Android and iOS smart devices (tablets and smartphones)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of the retail market, smartphone and tablet applications, and retail products
- Technical skills to check and evaluate medium technical products, software, and applications
- Ability to work independently and be accountable for major projects
- Ability to interface and assist other departments in a positive manner
- Ability to assist in writing strategy, product evaluation/comparisons reports, product instructions, packaging/custom copy, and communications
What We Do
At Jasco we design and develop products to simplify your life and connect your home. Jasco provides one of the most comprehensive product offerings in home automation, lighting, security, home entertainment, power and mobility products. While providing our retail partners full and far-reaching product assortments, we use our commitment to design, research and development to bring to market a steady flow of product innovations that energize and invigorate the home and mobile solutions landscape.
