Life Safety & Security Testing Specialist

Intertek; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Technical Specialist for Life Safety and Security in Arlington Heights, IL. You will perform testing, write evaluation reports, and interact with clients to ensure compliance with US/Canadian/international standards. Travel up to 25% is possible.

Salary range is $80,000-$100,000 with a full benefits package. The role requires a BS in science/tech or equivalent, strong communication, and on-site work capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology or similar degree or equivalent
• No experience required
• Must be able to work on-site, full-time
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• 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
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site
• 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, and articulated probes
• Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards
• Core tests include 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
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge
• Perform field labeling jobs
• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Detail oriented

Time management

Independent decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, technology or similar degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek is seeking a Technical Specialist for Life Safety and Security in Arlington Heights, IL. You will perform testing, write evaluation reports, and interact with clients to ensure compliance with US/Canadian/international standards. Travel up to 25% is possible.

Salary range is $80,000-$100,000 with a full benefits package. The role requires a BS in science/tech or equivalent, strong communication, and on-site work capability.