Test Engineer

Agri Neo
CA - Ontario - Ontario
January 26, 2025

AGRI-NEO - JOB DESCRIPTION

Test Engineer

Member of:
Engineering Team

Location:
Toronto, ON

COMPANY

Agri-Neo's mission is to help safely feed the world. Our vision to accomplish this is to set new food safety standards with our treatments for many foods. Our first product line is Neo-Pure, which leverages our proprietary technology of liquid formulas and systems that apply our solutions onto spices, seeds, herbs, and nuts in food processing facilities. These solutions control pathogens such as Salmonella and other quality indicator microorganisms (TPC, coliforms, etc.) to ensure the food is safe to eat and to prevent recalls. We have several customers throughout the globe (North America, Latin America, China, and Egypt), including large mainstream food processors that treat food continuously at high throughputs. We are scaling up our products at more mainstream customer sites to ensure that we set new food safety and food quality standards to help safely feed the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Test Engineer is primarily accountable for assisting the Engineering team with pilot and large-scale runs. This position will utilize technical best practices and work alongside Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians to help build and test solutions to a variety of internal, technical problems. The incumbent will be required to carry out a limited range of tests and analyses of systems, including mechanical and electrical components. The individual will be required to prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings, and specifications.

The Test Engineer is primarily responsible for ensuring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of all testing equipment along with a variety of post processing analysis. In addition, this role is responsible for assisting the product development team with testing of new hardware and design concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Test Run Support

Add new foods to the system by conducting runs, writing reports, and providing feedback to the R&D team.
Drive a forklift to assist system set up and system testing
Collaborate with various parties to prepare for validations at customer sites by validating same foods on-site at Agri-Neo.

Engineering Support

Work alongside Engineers to design, build, and test solutions to a variety of technical problems.
Propose ideas for improving existing designs.
Identify opportunities for and test new parts.
Inspect, test, and modify existing designs and prototypes.
Assist with the fabrication of materials and parts as required.
Set up equipment and conduct research, collect data, and write reports.
Test products to ensure functionality and compliance.

Communication, Administration & General Support

Ensure all internal technical service requests are handled in a timely manner.
Review and communicate information on any system or component changes, improvements, or modifications to all relevant parties.
Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues and assist as needed.
Maintain accurate and up to date reports, records, and files as needed.
Ensure all documentation needed for external product certification is accurate and up to date.
Attend conferences and participate in other learning and growth opportunities.
Assist with training staff on proper system usage as needed.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary certification in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field required.
0 - 3 years' experience related to Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical experience.
Solid knowledge base of the components of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting systems and software.
Valid Driver's license & insurance.
Valid passport.

Skills:

Working knowledge of AutoCAD or 3D graphic software.
Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects.
Strong hand and power tool experience.
Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service various electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment's.
Read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
Proficient with the use of computers to troubleshoot and make reports (Microsoft office, email etc.)
Strong work ethic and a track record of personal and professional growth.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in Agri-Neo but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.

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