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


* Comput...