Senior Food Technologist - Springfield, TN
About The Position
Bring your ideas to life in homes around the world. At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! About the role: As a Senior Lab Technologist in Cooking Science, you will play a key role in developing appliances that meet the evolving food expectations of our consumers. You’ll translate consumer insights into technical solutions, validate performance, and contribute to innovation research and intellectual property development. Working within the Cooking Science team, you’ll lead testing activities, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and help shape the future of cooking functionality through rigorous analysis and continuous improvement. What you’ll do: As a Senior Lab Technologist, you will be responsible for testing and validating cooking performance in our appliances, ensuring compliance with technical standards and consumer expectations. If you’re passionate about food technology and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of specialist experience, with deep knowledge of food standards, cooking processes, and lab testing.
- Proficiency in office and function-specific IT tools
- Strong communication skills—comfortable presenting, writing technical reports, and leading meetings or demonstrations.
- Customer-centric, analytical, and collaborative, with a knack for problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma or Kaizen experience considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Create and execute standard test plans for cooking performance
- Organize and deliver testing activities, managing your own and others’ work
- Document and analyze test data, creating reports for key stakeholders
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration
- Contribute to cooking function development through testing and adjustment
- Train colleagues based on your area of expertise
- Lead and support innovation research and advanced science initiatives
- Assess intellectual property scenarios and contribute to protection strategies
- Participate in regulatory and standardization activities
- Drive continuous improvement and build internal/external networks
- Provide regular progress updates to the Cooking Science Manager
Benefits
- Discounts on award-winning Electrolux products and services
- Family-friendly benefits including extended paternity leave
- Comprehensive insurance plans
- Extensive learning opportunities and a flexible career path
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
