Engineering Jobs in Coopertown Tennessee

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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.

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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.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.