Engineer - Plastics Testing

Engineer - Plastics Testing -Plymouth, Michigan

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Test Engineerto join our Transportation Technologies team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in materials 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. 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?

The Engineer, under general supervision, supports the operations team responsible for providing diverse range of plastics testing and characterization services to global polymer manufacturers, compounders, fabricators and end-users.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

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:

• Set up test apparatus, operate equipment, maintain equipment and facilities
• Prepare test samples and obtain & record test data in accordance with standards
• Perform basic analysis of test data and routine calculations
• Record data and write reports in standardized formats
• Participate in proofing of project reports
• Prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures
• Make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• Communicate with clients and management regarding tests or improvements
• Assist and instruct laboratory technicians
• Perform other work as required/ assigned

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 or Associate Degree in Engineering
• Experience: 0 - 3 years in plastics testing
• Ability to interact externally with clients/prospects, and internally with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and timely response
• Computer literacy - Windows OS, MS Office Suite
• Maintains company values and demands the highest standards of conduct for self and others
• Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
• Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• 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.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Plastics/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering/Materials
• Preference will be given to candidates with multiple years of experience in the physical and mechanical properties of materials and/or plastics testing
• Understanding of common polymer materials test methods (ASTM, ISO, other)
• Knowledge of plastics fabrication methods

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 [email protected] 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.