Test Engineer

Description:

Test Engineer 

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Test Engineer to join our Building & Construction team materials test lab in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in testing and engineering.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Test Engineer is responsible for performing tests on a variety of building products and components. This position may require travel up to [15% of the time].

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-5

Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:
 

• Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Take full responsibility for assigned projects
• Work on major testing and research projects, and apply new test methods
• Manage all assigned jobs through Oasis (proposals, job progress, job notifications, invoicing, documentation of test data, reporting, job closure)
• Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements, and obtain authorization for and document any deviations
• Coordinate test schedule with equipment schedule and other department testing
• Track and condition test specimens
• Set-up/mount and perform standard and advanced/specialty tests on building products in accordance with referenced specifications and procedures
• Check calibration status of test equipment prior to testing
• Analyse test results and write accurate and concise test reports that summarize the test procedures and results
• Communicate with clients regarding test preparation, procedures, and results
• Assist department admin in invoicing for all assigned projects
• Serve as back-up to Technician Team Leaders in their absence
• Remove specimens and discard or store samples
• Maintain tools and equipment; inventory supplies; maintain cleanliness of work area
• Computer modelling of test fixtures
• Assist in training Technicians
• Assist in development of standardized test procedures
• Perform other work as required
   

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5 years' experience in applicable experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
• General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
• Technical competence to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral
• Good computer skills using Word and Excel, and AutoCAD
   

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
 

• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 15%
• Familiarity with applicable test standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., AAMA, ASTM, NFPA, etc.) associated with area of responsibility, industry organizations and code bodies
• Physical ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds