Performance Engineer

Intertek is searching for an Engineer to join our Transportation Technologyteam in our Plymouth, Michigan office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in automotive testing!

The engineer is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international or industry-specific performance and durability standards or U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

Our Value Proposition - We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company match A team that values diversity and inclusion to drive a corporate culture Opportunities for growth through training and experience Employee referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement available in an applicable field

What you'll do:

Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, conduct on and off site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). To do this, Engineer must: Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test); Read and understand client-provided or otherwise published performance or product safety standards; 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 and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed; Conduct thorough construction review, or sample inspection as needed; document results; Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: Battery Cycling (Charge/Discharge), Vibration, Temperature/Humidity soak or cycle, durability cycling, Voltage and Current measurement, dielectric, pressure, abnormal and fault condition simulation, rain, dust, corrosion. Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: Temperature/Humidity Chambers; Vibration Test Controllers; Programmable Power Supplies; PLC or other controllers; pneumatic, hydraulic or electric actuators; AC/DC power supplies and loads; 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. Following sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment. Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval. 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.

What it takes to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in engineering Demonstrated experience with Automotive (SAE, OEM specific), or International (ANSI, MIL, IEC, ISO) performance and environmental simulation test standards, and/or U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC preferred 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-t