Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist-Calibration & Design – Cortland, New York

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Technical Specialist to join our Calibration & Design team in Cortland, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Performing/facilitating Calibration, Design, & Quality for our customers.  

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. 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 Technical Specialist is responsible for performing calibration and support in the Design group.  Calibration extends to  internal & external needs on equipment to the provisions of ISO 17025, A2LA, and other mandatory accredited certification bodies required. Writing reports, reviewing data and calibration certificates, communication with external calibration services and managing internal & external databases.  

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. 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, 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:

• Perform calibration, diagnostic and preventative maintenance on instrumentation and/or equipment.
• Coordinate the repair of instrumentation and calibration of equipment with 3rd Party Vendors.
• Ensure timely turn-around time on all instrumentation and equipment calibration services.
• Conduct equipment review following the return of calibrated equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration records.
• Maintain instrumentation and/or equipment list(s).
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed in a timely and effective manner.
• Review all calibration documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Create or maintain Calibration Certificates.
• Perform or assist in performing suspect equipment investigations.
• May Assist with writing and/or updating procedures to ensure efficiency, standardization, and accuracy.
• Assist & Support the Design Services Engineers in any capacity that is needed.
• Perform 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:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences, or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and/or training; 
• No experience required - recent college grads considered
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Microsoft Office expertise
• 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate (up to 25%)

 Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics 
• 1+ years of Calibration experience
• Metrology knowledge a plus
• Measurement Uncertainty knowledge a plus
• Environmental Chamber knowledge a plus
• Mechanical knowledge a plus
• Electrical knowledge a plus
• Able to read and interpret technical standards and procedures
• Ability to use mechanical and electrical tools and instrumentation necessary to complete the tasks outlined above
• Able to follow direction and work independently and in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work independently and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Intertek 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. Backed by 125 years’ experience, 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.