Full-Time
Special Panels Field Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Nielsen
10,001+ employees
Global measurement and data analytics provider
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Compensation Overview
$65kAnnually
+ Discretionary Incentive + Bonus
Junior, Mid
Columbia, MD, USA
Candidates must be located within the Southern Baltimore area.
Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Data Science
Requirements
- Candidates must be located within the Southern Baltimore area to be considered for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Install and properly maintain equipment in newly assigned Nielsen Families/Households
- Drive to selected homes within a designated territory, using company-provided vehicle
- Ensure collection and transmission equipment is properly installed and configured to transmit necessary audience data
- Respond to calls from assigned Nielsen Families/Households and ensure equipment is maintained and operating effectively
- Prioritize, schedule and complete all work in compliance with established policy and guidelines in assigned territory
- Accurately collect and report demographics and audience information using Nielsen proprietary platforms
- Educate and coach Panel Members on proper operation and usage of Nielsen equipment
- Recruit new or existing Nielsen families by convincing randomly selected households to participate in our research
- Maintain multiple platforms and panel applications in each panelist home at or above projects KPIs
- Ensure tests are administered adhering to quality standards
- Perform analysis to help determine the reason for product failures
- Perform product verification and validation tests before delivery
- Interact with Panelists regularly to capture and record user experience and clearly communicate that information with Data Science.
- Develop standard procedures for field testing tasks
- Manage multiple projects/validations in parallel with each other in the same panelist home
- Submit feedback via Standardized Test Intake form about experience in the field to help track defects and communicate enhancements
- Collect detailed notes from field visits and experience with panel applications. Clearly communicate and report findings on a weekly call with Data Science and Engineering.
- Assist in determining the root cause of technological problems or deficiencies in new procedures, and communicate the process involved in remediation
- Document via Standardized Feedback Intake form and provide detailed, step-by-step, reporting of problems and/or solutions during testing in order to meet company quality standards
- Use persuasion skills and other effective communication techniques to gain Panelist participation and cooperation in installing multiple Nielsen Ratings meters/platforms to test new software, hardware and procedures
- Collaborate with various teams (engineering, data science, product leadership and management) members to achieve a common goal
- Thoroughly test hardware/software procedures in a live environment (scripted and no -scripted testing)
- Assess effectiveness/viability of new equipment, software enhancements, and panelist cooperation rates/hesitancy and enter via Standardized Test Intake form
Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$45.1M
Headquarters
Town of Clarkstown, New York
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The acquisition by Evergreen and Brookfield-led consortium for $16 billion indicates strong investor confidence and potential for strategic growth.
- Partnerships with major companies like P&G and TikTok enhance Nielsen's credibility and expand its influence in diverse markets.
- The launch of initiatives like the Diverse Media Equity program and Nielsen Impact Score demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and social responsibility.
What critics are saying
- The integration of acquisitions like Telephia could pose challenges in aligning different corporate cultures and technologies.
- Dependence on large clients and partnerships may expose Nielsen to risks if these relationships deteriorate.
What makes Nielsen unique
- Nielsen's dual focus on media and consumer packaged goods markets allows it to provide comprehensive insights across multiple industries, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
- The company's proprietary data integration with other data sources offers a more holistic view of consumer behavior and market trends, setting it apart from firms with less robust data capabilities.
- Nielsen's global reach, covering over 90% of the world's population, provides unparalleled market insights that are difficult for regional competitors to match.