Full-Time

Mechanical Test Engineer

Posted on 11/20/2024

Peloton

Peloton

1,001-5,000 employees

Home fitness technology with streaming classes

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$81.8k - $106.4kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Bothell, WA, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Minitab
Python
R
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Education and/or equivalent work experience in Mechanical Engineering - M.S. preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • National Instruments LabVIEW certification preferred (CLAD, CLD, CLA)
  • Six sigma certification preferred
  • 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
  • Statistical Analysis (Python, R, Minitab)
  • Automation Skills (LabVIEW)
  • PLC programming experience is a plus
  • Ability to read/create mechanical drawings
  • Strong communications skills
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain test plans for new product development and sustaining engineering activities
  • Perform product validation and verification with off-the-shelf testing equipment as well as custom built machinery
  • Design, build, and automate custom test rigs/fixtures to interact with various pieces of exercise equipment
  • Write test reports
  • Correspond with NY based team with test reports and status updates
  • Will require morning/evening calls
  • Provide technical support to technicians for various testing activities
  • Use six sigma tools for root cause/failure analysis
  • Work multi-functionally with other departments and prioritize work queues
  • Supervise and implement test processes and data flow
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed
  • Maintain lab equipment and inventory

Peloton provides high-energy indoor cycling workouts through its exercise bike, which streams live and on-demand classes to users' homes. The bike features a large screen for classes led by professional instructors, catering to all fitness levels. Peloton's business model combines hardware sales with a subscription service for access to its extensive library of classes, generating recurring revenue. The company's goal is to offer a convenient and engaging way for people to work out at home, building a loyal community of fitness enthusiasts.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$967.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-11%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Peloton's successful $1.35 billion holistic refinancing strengthens its financial position and supports future growth.
  • Innovative offerings like pet-friendly fitness classes and half marathon training programs keep the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with the YMCA, provide new avenues for user acquisition and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges, such as the recent lawsuit over customer chat data, could damage Peloton's reputation and financial stability.
  • The competitive landscape of virtual fitness is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Peloton's growth.

What makes Peloton unique

  • Peloton's combination of high-quality exercise equipment and engaging digital content sets it apart in the virtual fitness market.
  • The company's subscription model ensures a steady stream of recurring revenue, unlike competitors who may rely solely on hardware sales.
  • Peloton's partnerships, such as with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, expand its reach and enhance community engagement, differentiating it from other fitness tech companies.

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