Test Engineer

Intertek•Manchester Township, PA

2d•Onsite

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 Building & Construction team materials test lab in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in testing and engineering. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. 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 Test Engineer is responsible for performing tests on a variety of building products and components. This position may require travel up to [15% of the time].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5 years' experience in applicable experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required.
Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
Technical competence to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude
Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Strong communication skills – both written and oral
Good computer skills using Word and Excel, and AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 15%
Familiarity with applicable test standards, test procedures, and specifications (e.g., AAMA, ASTM, NFPA, etc.) associated with area of responsibility, industry organizations and code bodies
Physical ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
Provide exceptional customer service
Take full responsibility for assigned projects
Work on major testing and research projects, and apply new test methods
Manage all assigned jobs through Oasis (proposals, job progress, job notifications, invoicing, documentation of test data, reporting, job closure)
Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements, and obtain authorization for and document any deviations
Coordinate test schedule with equipment schedule and other department testing
Track and condition test specimens
Set-up/mount and perform standard and advanced/specialty tests on building products in accordance with referenced specifications and procedures
Check calibration status of test equipment prior to testing
Analyse test results and write accurate and concise test reports that summarize the test procedures and results
Communicate with clients regarding test preparation, procedures, and results
Assist department admin in invoicing for all assigned projects
Serve as back-up to Technician Team Leaders in their absence
Remove specimens and discard or store samples
Maintain tools and equipment; inventory supplies; maintain cleanliness of work area
Computer modelling of test fixtures
Assist in training Technicians
Assist in development of standardized test procedures
Perform other work as required