Test Engineer

Test Engineer York PA

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking aTest Engineerto join our Building & Construction team materials test lab inYork PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in testing and engineering.

Interteks 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. Interteks 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 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

TheTest Engineeris 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 youll 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:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 5 years experience in applicable experience
• Valid drivers 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

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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