Senior Restaurant Development Engineer

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off starting at 15 days + 7f

Education assistance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Senior Restaurant Development Engineer to lead research, design, and testing of new technology and equipment. You will optimize kitchen systems to improve quality, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across Operations.

You will oversee projects with Vendors and cross-functional teams, review testing results, and mentor engineers. The role includes system-wide rollouts, field support, and close alignment with Facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to research, evaluation, and development of equipment and technologies to enhance quality, safety, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across Operations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to oversee projects, timelines, and vendor relations.
• Supports review of drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with design and standards.
• Performs financial analysis and operational evaluations to guide project decisions.
• Executes system-wide rollout for new equipment or small wares as assigned.
• Responds to service requests and resolves equipment issues in coordination with Operations and Facilities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary of Job Description:The Senior Restaurant Development Engineer is responsible for contributing to the research, design, and testing of new technology and optimizing kitchen equipment to improve Operations food quality, achieve energy savings, value engineer products, and perform equipment performance and reliability studies. This position also mentors and guides other engineers to support their development.Job Responsibilities:Contributes to the research, evaluation, and development of existing equipment and new technologies that enhance quality, consistency, safety, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across Operations.Partners with Engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to oversee projects, timelines, and collaborate with vendors and Operations.Supports Engineering leaders in the collection, review, and evaluation of project testing results and actionable plans with cross-functional teams and Operations. Works with vendors to provide recommendations for optimization.Supports review of MEP drawings and HVAC specifications to ensure alignment with equipment design and operational standards.Collaborates with Engineering leaders and cross-functional teams on financial analysis and operational evaluations to guide project decisions.Formulates reports with final recommendations for senior team review and approval.Collaborates with cross-functional teams and executes system-wide rollout for any new equipment or small wares as assigned.Responds to service requests, concerns, or special design needs from Operations for equipment-related projects. Engages and aligns with Operations and Facilities to resolve any equipment issues.Guides Engineering team members on project processing procedures for equipment.How we reward you:Hybrid remote schedule401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunity*Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*Continuous education assistance and scholarships*Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*Bereavement leave**Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesYour background & experience:Bachelor's degree in Engineering required5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environmentSuccessful completion of initial and periodically required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.)Obtaining a valid Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.Work Environment:Office conditions; travel to equipment shows, stores and vendors: up to 20%.Pay Range: M2: $90,000 - $126,000 / Annual* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.#LI-Hybrid#LI-RS1Panda Strong since 1983:Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.You’re wanted here:Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].