Test Engineer

Test Engineer – Agri‑Neo

Member of : Engineering Team

Location : Toronto, ON

Agri‑Neo’s mission is to help safely feed the world. Our vision is to set new food‑safety standards with our treatments for many foods. The first product line is Neo‑Pure, a proprietary liquid formula that protects spices, nuts, seeds, and pulses in food processing facilities. These solutions control pathogens such as Salmonella and other quality‑indicator microorganisms (TPC, coliforms, etc.) to ensure food safety and prevent recalls. We are building a pipeline of products for pathogen and micro‑control that will launch for other food categories, including fruits & vegetables (frozen, fresh) and powders. We are looking for a motivated, technically savvy Test Engineer to join our engineering team to assist in developing these new products.

Position Summary

The Test Engineer is primarily accountable for assisting the Product Development Engineer with pilot and large‑scale runs, starting with the fruits and vegetables system. This position utilizes technical best practices and works alongside Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians to build and test solutions to a variety of internal, technical problems. The incumbent carries out a limited range of tests and analyses of systems, including mechanical and electrical components. The individual prepares and interprets engineering design, drawings, and specifications, and establishes and executes setup, runtime, takedown, and cleaning SOPs for the pilot and large‑scale fruits and vegetables system.

The Test Engineer is also responsible for ensuring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of all testing equipment and a variety of post‑processing analyses. Additionally, the role assists the product development team with testing of new hardware and design concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute SOPs for the pilot plant system.
• Drive a forklift to assist system set‑up and testing.
• Collaborate with various parties to prepare for validations at customer sites by validating same foods on‑site at Agri‑Neo.
• Establish and execute preventative measures to ensure pilot and large‑scale systems are running properly.
• Work alongside Product Development 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

Qualifications

Skills

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.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full‑time

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