Job Description

Test Architect & Automation Engineer


Company Overview

Founded in 1969, Kitchen Brains® continually leads the industry in the design, development, manufacturing, and deployment of controls, monitors, sensors, and IoT connectivity for food service outlets and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that reduce costs, drive productivity, and increase guest satisfaction. Kitchen Brains brands, including (FAST.)®, Modularm®, and  KitchenEssentials, feature a growing number of products that incorporate KitchenKorrect™ IoT/cloud connectivity and can be found in leading QSRs, casual and fine dining restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, schools, hospitals, stadiums, and more globally.
 

Position Summary

This role involves designing and developing test equipment for controls, improving product quality through automation, and collaborating with embedded circuits during product development. Responsibilities include testing, tuning, and optimizing controllers, supporting design for manufacturability, and executing test plans. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Skills needed include knowledge of appliance controls, embedded software programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), testing, debugging, and troubleshooting. Experience with wireless technologies and quality development practices is also required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment for controls, including wireless networking.

• Identify and develop tools to improve and optimize product quality. 

• Enhance productivity through automation, including developing simulation testing solutions such as fryer and oven simulators.

• Collaborate with embedded circuits during product development.

• Test, tune, and optimize controllers.

• Support design for manufacturability and testability of existing and new designs.

• Collaborate with the development team on new product designs.

• Create and execute test plans and generate comprehensive test reports.

• Complete additional duties and projects assigned.

• Report directly to the Senior Principal Solution Architect.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.

• Strong knowledge of appliance controls and control systems.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant roles.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics.

• Experience with embedded software programming (e.g., C, C++, Python).

• Skilled in utilizing programming knowledge in various development environments.

• Familiarity with tools for testing, debugging, and verifying software and hardware designs.

• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues.

• Experience in writing test programs and developing test procedures for new designs.

• Solid understanding of quality development practices, including product and code design and engineering techniques.

• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Strong analytical and debugging abilities.

• Experience with wireless technologies.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Location

This is an on-site position that requires the employee to work from our Stratford, CT office.  We welcome applications from local candidates and those willing to relocate to the Stratford, CT area at their own expense.

Benefits 

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off

• Referral program
   

Kitchen Brains is an Equal Opportunity Employer.