Test Engineer - Engine Fuels and Lubricants

Intertek US•San Antonio, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Test Engineer, Engine Fuels and Lubricants – San Antonio, Texas 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, Engine Fuels and Lubricants to join our Transportation Technologies team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in engine 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. What are we looking for? The Test Engineer, Engine Fuels and Lubricants is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of assigned projects through planning and control and ensures all fuel and lubricant tests are performed according to test specifications. They will also monitor tests to result in client satisfaction and business cell profitability. 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. 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

Bachelors Degree in Engineering required
Familiarity with engines and engine systems required - Have at least a good understanding of engines and how they perform based on self interest and experience and/or dedicated courses.
Excellent oral and written communications.
Skills in technical writing, computer systems (MS Office) and software (Excel) essential.
Must be available to respond to off duty calls for technical assistance. Exposure to heat, noise, engine fuels and rotating mechanical equipment on a routine basis.
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.
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

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
Involvement in the Society of Automotive Engineers
Hands on mechanical experience
Prior project management experience

Responsibilities

Manages tests to assure conformance with established procedures.
Communicates test status with client personnel as well as management.
Writes reports and summaries to include daily status, weekly production report, and end-of-test (EOT) log.
Audits all data forms for accuracy and completeness prior to processing by Client Services personnel.
Compiles test data, monitors data for test variance, and takes appropriate corrective action.
Troubleshoots mechanical and instrumentation problems.
Assists in setting up equipment under test.
Shares “on-call” responsibilities with supervisor and other personnel. Provides technical assistance during off-duty hours via telephone. Responds to on-site assistance requests from supervisory or engineering staff.
Establishes quality control procedures to assure test validity; verifies instrumentation and calibration.
Coordinates reference testing with ASTM/TMC.