Associate Test Engineer - Kentwood, MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an ISTA Certified Associate Test Engineer to join our Transportation Technology team in our Kentwood, Michigan office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Durability Testing!

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.

What are we looking for?

The Associate Test Engineer, under the guidance of more senior engineering personnel, performs testing and evaluation of products and communicates test results to clients verbally or with final reports.

Salary & Benefits Information

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 the applicability of national or corporate test standards. Set up and perform appropriate tests. Document required data and results. Create final test reports. Communicate final test results to the client. Work with peers to create custom test systems Follow all lab procedures         

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:

High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years related experience OR Associates degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 2+ years of related experience Related experience is referring to but not limited to experience with product testing for mechanical performance. ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) PDP Certification Experience with transit or package testing.  1+ years working directly with customers.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and understand test standards and translate into test set-ups.  Organization and time management skills. Self-motivated individual able to work independently or with teammates in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Able use basic and powered hand tools. Able to crawl on concrete floor or climb ladders. Able to stand and work on a concrete floor for most of a shift. Flexible and able to adjust to changing job demands.

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*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.