Technician III (experienced) - Electrical Safety, Cortland, NY

Technician III (experienced) - Electrical Safety, Cortland, NY

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking an experienced Technician III to join our Electrical team in our Cortland, NY office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. 

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. 

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

This Technician III position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of batteries and energy storage equipment to industry standards, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek customers with superior customer service. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $25 - $31 per hour. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more.

• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing
• Follow established test plan
• Set up test apparatus
• Set up and operate equipment being tested
• Analyze test data and perform routine calculations
• Prepare technical reports
• May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• Following Intertek Service Delivery Model communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing
• Provide support to sales or other departments as required
• Performing 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of directly related experience
• 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 instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. 
• Ability to travel, up to 15%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

 Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Trade school certification or associate's degree in technical field
• 5+ years of relatable experience
• OSHA safety certification
• Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office