Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist - Plano, Texas

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 Electricalteam in Plano, Texas.

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 independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.

This position will travel at least 75% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

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:


* Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).


* Validate the project scope and equipment applicability.


* Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.


* Perform calibration of equipment in accordance with standards.


* Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.


* Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.


* 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 judgmen...