Sr. Lab Technologist for Cooking Science - Springfield, TN

Permanent

Job Description

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.

In detail, you will:

• 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

Who you are:

• 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, with Six Sigma or Kaizen experience considered a plus.

•  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.

Where you’ll be:

You will be based 100% onsite in one of our Cooking Science laboratories in Springfield, TN, working closely with global teams and stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required to support testing, innovation events, and cross-regional collaboration.

Benefits include:

• 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

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on: 

Electrolux North America:https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.