Wonder is a food-tech startup backed by top-tier venture capitalists and led by experienced entrepreneurs. As a Junior Engineer at Wonder, you will play a vital role in supporting the Design and Procurement teams in the seamless execution of restaurant development projects. You'll be deeply involved in the end-to-end process of design, ensuring that back-of-house operations are equipped with the best resources to deliver exceptional experiences to customers.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Culinary, Architecture, and external vendors
- Maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across all restaurant locations
- Use Bluebeam cloud software to input comments on back-of-house kitchen equipment drawings
- Manage tasks and track key milestones using Jira
- Contact equipment vendors to obtain and review quotes for kitchen equipment
- Conduct quality inspections during restaurant installations (less than 10% of the time)
- Record and update new equipment standards
- Work with appliance engineers to vet new equipment
- Review engineering drawings to ensure compliance with Wonder-specific requirements
- Compile data from orders to track costs and quantities over time
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations to suggest cost-saving opportunities and highlight trends
This role offers comprehensive exposure to the restaurant development process and a direct impact on the success of Wonder's establishments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and possesses a strong desire to grow and develop within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with Engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion, etc.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with Low Voltage (LV) and electric engineering concepts
- Experience in equipment procurement and vendor management
- Experience with reading and communicating construction documentation
Wonder offers a competitive salary package including equity and 401K, as well as multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all employees' needs.