Life Safety & Security Testing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick time (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Technical Specialist for Life Safety and Security in Arlington Heights, IL. The role focuses on evaluating products to U.S., Canadian, and international safety standards, writing reports, and coordinating with clients, with up to 25% travel.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology or similar degree or equivalent experience.
• No experience required.
• On-site, full-time work.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and workload organization.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments within established parameters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused and quality-driven.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standard clauses for the equipment under test (EUT).
• Read schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate project scope and sample applicability.
• Package and log samples; move equipment as needed.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) on/off site.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope).
• Perform testing per standards including rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, etc.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide quotes with project scope and required resources.
• Develop product knowledge and act as reviewer or expert in a category.
• Perform field labeling jobs and client-facing support.
• Communicate status and results to clients and management.
• Identify and document engineering judgments within policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independent decision-making

Customer focus

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in science/technology

Bachelor’s in science/physics (preferred)

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscope

Dielectric strength tester

Ground continuity tester

Digital multimeter

Surge generator

Environmental chamber

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Technical Specialist for Life Safety and Security in Arlington Heights, IL. The role focuses on evaluating products to U.S., Canadian, and international safety standards, writing reports, and coordinating with clients, with up to 25% travel.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment.