Senior Automotive Test Technician - Vibration Department - Intertek Testing Services NA Inc

Automotive TestTechnician - Vibration Department - 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 an Automotive TestTechnician to join our Transportation Technologies team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in with an incredible group of people.

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 Laboratory Technician will support the automotive performance business by performing duties related to routine and non-routine testing, including testing of a complex nature. This position may be considered a "testing expert" in specific test standards. We're looking for someone with ability to read, interpret and understand standard test methods, Quality policy manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals.

Shift/Schedule: This is a regular full time shift working 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

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:

• Prepare and set up test samples and test equipment.
• Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plan.
• May assist with test plan creation and/or method development; May create test plans or method development independently for assigned tests within area of expert knowledge.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
• Perform calculation and analysis of test data.
• May research and troubleshoot inconsistent test data.
• Draft test reports. May perform the final review of test reports.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• May make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability of test standards.
• May communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc.
• Provide training and work instructions to lower-level technicians.
• May provide pricing information for client quotation requests.
• Establishing procedures in functional area.
• Adapt procedures and equipment to meet department needs.
• Prepare project files for compliance with operating 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 5+ years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or directly related technical field.
• Automotive Testing (especially Vibration Testing) experience preferred
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook

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.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.