Senior Battery Project Engineer
Intertek is searching for a Sr. Battery Project Engineer to join our Transportation Technology team in our Plymouth, Michigan office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Battery Safety and Certification!
Our Value Proposition - We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
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 is available in an applicable field
What you'll do:
Independently, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for more complex projects. To do this, Sr. Project Engineer must:
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
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; document results;
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
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 duties as required.
What it takes to be successful in this role:
Bachelors degree in engineering
4 years of directly related battery testing experience
Experience using AVL/LYNX software preferred
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC is preferred
Prior project management experience preferred
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
Why work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .
Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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