Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist

Interested in a career in the Electrical Products testing industry? Intertek is searching for a Technical Specialist to join our Electrical team as part of our Core Safety department in our Cortland, NY office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career!

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

Position Overview

This Technical Specialist position is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this role, the Technical Specialist must:
  • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test)
  • Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
  • Validate the project scope and sample applicability
  • Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing
  • Follow established test plan
  • Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed
  • Conduct thorough construction review; document results
  • Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and/or training; Engineering degree in related area is preferred.
• 0-2 years related experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• 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 up to 50%.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field or the equivalent in terms of experience.
• Previous experience in US, Canadian, and other international product safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.)
• Prior project management experience is a plus.

Why Work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

What we Have to Offer

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including:

• Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Competitive market pay
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and much more

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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