Engineer - HVAC Performance

Intertek•Cortland, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking an Engineer – HVAC Performance to join their Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This role offers a career growth opportunity within Intertek's Electrical business line, which leverages over 100 years of product testing expertise across various industries including Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek's global network of laboratories provides expert testing and certification to meet client requirements for safety, performance, environmental, and quality standards, aiming to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations worldwide. They position themselves as a Total Quality Assurance Provider.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
No experience required - recent college grads considered
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
Microsoft Office expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
1+ years of directly related experience
Prior project management experience
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC

Responsibilities

Conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including but not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, laser.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes.
Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Follow sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system.
Move equipment as needed through the facility.
Properly package sample for shipment.
Compile test results during construction review and testing.
Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell.
Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform other work as required.