Tovala
food-tech
TestEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.
“Test Engineer at Tovala. Skills: Test development, Data analysis, Mechanical testing, Electrical testing. Build lab management systems. Maintain lab management systems”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Data interpretation; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years of experience with test equipment, 3-5 years of experience with test procedures, 3-5 years of experience with mechanical principles, 3-5 years of experience with electrical principles, Bachelor's degree in engineering, Working knowledge of test concepts, Problem-solving instincts, Discipline to design experiments
Nice to Have
Six Sigma knowledge, Six Sigma certification, Basic understanding of thermal engineering, Basic understanding of electrical engineering, Basic understanding of mechanical engineering, Electrical fabrication experience, Soldering experience, Wiring experience, Building custom instruments experience, Data analysis experience, Data visualization experience, Experience with AI-assisted tools, Experience working in connected consumer product company, Experience working in food-tech company
What You'll Do.
Build lab management systems
Maintain lab management systems
Drive continuous improvement
Support new product design
Support quality assurance
Interpret performance data
Make formal recommendations
Operate cooking appliances
Design appliance tests
Conduct mechanical tests
Conduct electrical tests
Review tool sensor data
Provide updates to management
Provide updates to project teams
Prepare technical reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product teams; Management teams
Communication Scope
Explain results; Explain tradeoffs
Full Job Description
## Description We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie. Food packaging and oven testing is more than just running tests; it often involves quick prototyping and a fair amount of creativity. In addition to executing test plans, you’ll design the experiments, fabricate the fixtures, report results back to the team, and continuously improve our growing inventory of test materials and instruments. ## What You’ll Do Build and maintain robust lab management systems for all equipment, measurement systems, maintenance, and calibration. Drive continuous improvement through team participation, project reviews, and result analysis.Support new product design and quality assurance teams through test development, data analysis, and competitor benchmarking. Use robust statistical methods to interpret performance data and make formal recommendations to product teams. Operate a variety of cooking appliances in representative conditions and design highly detailed appliance and thermal tests with project teams. Conduct diverse and complex mechanical and electrical tests to ensure product conformance to internal specifications and regulatory requirements. Continuously review and interpret tool sensor d
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