TEAMS Product Analysis Technician

As a Product Analysis Technician at TEAMS Chicago, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our studio as we support the delivery of high-quality product analysis, teardown, and documentation work for our clients.

Working alongside a dedicated and diverse group of experts across product design, UX design, and strategic design, you will support hands‑on product analysis activities that help inform client work and innovation efforts. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Chicago beginning in July 2026.

Through unique hands‑on experiences, you will broaden your technical knowledge across product construction, materials, and benchmarking while developing relationships with colleagues across the studio. With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, you can put your abilities into action and contribute to a creative, technically skilled, and collaborative environment.

• Support product teardown, benchmarking, and documentation activities
• Disassemble and evaluate products using hand tools and shop tools
• Take measurements and record dimensional data accurately
• Document findings clearly through photos, notes, and spreadsheets
• Track parts and maintain an organized, tidy working environment
• Follow repeatable technical processes for analysis and documentation
• Handle materials safely and use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Protect confidential client and competitive product information

• Support repeatable product analysis workflows with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
• Work with basic materials, finishes, fasteners, and manufacturing methods in support of product analysis
• Apply sound mechanical judgment to product assembly and disassembly activities
• Flag issues clearly and summarize findings in a structured way

After many years of helping clients bring innovative products and experiences to market, we know this work is fundamentally about making connections—between ideas, products, processes, technical details, and above all, people. That is why we look for collaborative, curious, and detail-oriented problem‑solvers who care deeply about quality and who are always unapologetically themselves.

• Have high proficiency with Office 365, especially Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Are comfortable with hand tools, shop tools, and product disassembly
• Are mechanically minded, with familiarity in product assembly and disassembly workflows
• Can document findings clearly through photos, notes, and spreadsheets
• Are familiar with basic materials, finishes, fasteners, and manufacturing methods
• Are safety‑conscious and comfortable handling hazardous materials with proper PPE
• Are able to follow repeatable teardown, benchmarking, and documentation processes
• Are detail‑oriented and highly accurate
• Are organized, tidy, and disciplined with part tracking
• Are system‑minded and process‑oriented
• Are mechanically curious and interested in how products are built
• Are patient, methodical, and comfortable with repetitive technical work
• Are reliable, timely, and able to follow direction well
• Are a clear communicator who can flag issues and summarize findings
• Respect confidential client and competitive product information
• Have strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Are a US citizen or hold a valid Green Card for the United States with at least three years of remaining eligibility

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Structured and on‑the‑job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
• Compensation Range $60,000 to $65,000. It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to…