Technical Specialist - Life Safety & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Job summary

Intertek's Electrical team in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Technical Specialist for Life Safety and Security. You will perform testing to US, Canadian and international standards, write reports, review schematics, and coordinate with clients. This role may require up to 25% travel and involves hands-on setup of test equipment.

The position emphasizes mentoring colleagues, accurate documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology or related field.
• No prior experience required.
• On-site, full-time role with travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and apply national codes and standards clauses for EUT testing.
• Validate project scope, sample applicability, and test procedures.
• Set up, operate and calibrate test equipment and fixtures.
• Prepare evaluation reports and provide client updates.
• Mentor junior technical personnel.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Technical testing

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscope

Dielectric strength tester

Ground continuity tester

Digital multimeter

Surge generator

Environmental chamber

Job description

Technical Specialist-Life Safety and Security - Arlington Heights, Illinois

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Technical Specialist, Life Safety and Security to join our Electrical team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.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?

This Technical Specialistposition is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of Life Safety and Security products to determine compliance with applicable US, Canadian and other International product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues. This position has the potential for 25% travel.

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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, 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.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology or similar degree OR the equivalent in terms of education, experience and/or training
• 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%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or physics
• 2 years industry related experience
• Prior project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC, IEEE

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer‑focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. 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.

Backed by 125 years’ experience, 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.