Staff Engineer - Acoustical

Intertek is a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies and governments is searching for an Staff Engineer - Acoustical to join our Electrical team in our Cortland, NY office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in acoustics testing and certification! By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.

What you’ll do:

• Assume the role as the local expert on acoustical and air flow measurements.
• Provide local management with technical assessment of engineering skills and performance levels.
• Provide on-going support and guidance on technical issues, test procedures, and standards interpretations.
• Mentor less senior engineers
• Design new test fixtures and report shells
• Support accreditations activities such as audit follow-up and corrective actions. Investigate technical complaints. Audit and qualify sites for special Intertek programs.
• Handle calibration issues
• Research new standards, technologies, and trends in standards.
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test)
• Validate the project scope, sample applicability, and assist sales team with test plans/ quoting.
• Work with external client engineering teams on project scope
• Set up and operate / observe EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment.
• Analyze, report, and review the collected data from the EUT.
• Meet project completion deadlines.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Acoustical Engineering
• 8+ years' experience in acoustical/sound testing or design.
• Previous technical project management experience
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgements independently within established parameters.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to travel 15% - Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

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, generous vacation/sick time (PTO) , 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.

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.