Technician II - General Safety

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

34d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Technician II to join their Electrical team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This role involves providing technical support for engineering staff, performing electrical/performance testing on various products according to U.S., Canada, and international product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. The company, Intertek, is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions with over 100 years of product testing expertise, aiming to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across diverse industries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years electrical, mechanical and/or hands-on equipment experience
Understanding of U.S., Canada & international product safety standards (e.g., ANSI, IES, CIE, NEMA, UL/CSA)
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
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 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 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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field
Previous Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) experience
2+ years electrical experience

Responsibilities

Read and apply test methods and test specifications provided by engineering for EUT (equipment under test).
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing under the scope of the project.
Set up and operate EUT (Equipment Under Test); perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to input rating, normal temperature, leakage current, dielectric, grounding impedance, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal, fault assurance, rain, and IP.
Develop and set up test plans.
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.
Maintain equipment and facilities.
Perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations.
Wiring to identify and connect complex branch circuit connections including but not limited to single phase, split phase, three phase, Delta and Y Configurations.
May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards.
May communicate with clients and management.
Perform other work as required.