Materials Lab Technician II

Intertek

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Materials Technician II Intertek is searching for a Materials Technician to join our Transportation Technology team in our Kentwood, MI office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product testing, battery analysis, and materials properties. Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling 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. What are we looking for? Under general supervision, this position will perform duties related to routine (and sometimes non-routine) testing. Salary & 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: Under general supervision, perform duties related to routine (and sometimes non-routine) testing. Prepare and set up test samples and test equipment. Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plan. May assist with test plan creation and/or method development. Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards. May extract and compile engineering data. Perform analysis of test data; notify project lead of test failures and/or inconsistencies. May draft test reports. May perform the final review of test reports. Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed, including monitoring calibration and Statistical Process Control (SPC). May make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability for specific test standards. May communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc. Assist with training entry level technicians. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or directly related technical field.
Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to routine (and sometimes non-routine) testing.
Prepare and set up test samples and test equipment.
Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plan.
May assist with test plan creation and/or method development.
Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
May extract and compile engineering data.
Perform analysis of test data; notify project lead of test failures and/or inconsistencies.
May draft test reports.
May perform the final review of test reports.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed, including monitoring calibration and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
May make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability for specific test standards.
May communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc.
Assist with training entry level technicians.
Perform other work as required.