Engineer II - Plastics Testing

Intertek•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

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 Transportation Technologies team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in materials testing. Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. 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. The Engineer II, under general supervision, supports the operations team responsible for providing diverse range of plastics testing and characterization services to global polymer manufacturers, compounders, fabricators and end-users. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Chemistry or related field
Experience: 4 – 6 years in plastics testing
Ability to interact externally with clients/prospects, and internally with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and timely response
Computer literacy – Windows OS, MS Office Suite
Maintains company values and demands the highest standards of conduct for self and others
Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
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 possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Plastics/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering/Materials
Understanding of common polymer materials test methods (ASTM, ISO, other)
Knowledge of plastics fabrication methods

Responsibilities

Set up test apparatus, operate equipment, maintain equipment and facilities
Prepare test samples and obtain and record test data in accordance with standards
Creates solutions and resolves issues for customers’ testing requirements
Work with customers to specify and recommend testing within capabilities
Perform analysis of test data and more complex calculations
Record data and write reports in standardized formats
Participate in proofing of project reports
Prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures
Make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
Communicate with clients and management regarding tests or improvements
Mentor and instruct laboratory technicians
Perform other duties as required.