Materials Lab Technician II - Intertek Testing Services NA Inc

Intertek is searching for a Materials Technician to join our Transportation Technologyteam in our Kentwood, MI office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product testing, battery analysis, and materials properties.

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holiday policies
• First shift hours, Monday through Friday schedule
• Tuition reimbursement is available in an applicable technical field

Under general supervision, perform duties related to routine (and sometimes non-routine) testing.

• 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.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
• May extract and compile engineering data.
• Perform analysis of test data; notify project lead of test failures and/or inconsistencies.
• May draft test reports. May perform the final review of test reports.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed, including monitoring calibration and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• May make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability for specific test standards.
• May communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc.
• Assist with training entry level technicians.
• Perform other work as required.

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in STEM or directly related technical field.
• 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 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 .

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.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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#LI-JC1Intertek 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.