Job Title: Technician - Electrical Specialist We are seeking a skilled Technician to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY. As an electrical specialist, you will be responsible for providing technical support to engineering staff and performing duties related to routine testing, maintenance, or clean-up. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and set up test samples and test equipment. • Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plans. • Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards. • Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed. • Make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability of specific test standards. • Communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc. • Assist with test plan creation and/or method development. • Adapt procedures and equipment to meet department needs. • Prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures. • Assist with training entry-level technicians. Requirements: • High school diploma or GED with 1.5 years of directly related experience. • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. • Travel up to 5% of the time between Cortland locations. • A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
See More Details >>Technician III (experienced) - Electrical Safety, Cortland, NY Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking an experienced Technician III to join our Electrical team in our Cortland, NY office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? This Technician III position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of batteries and energy storage equipment to industry standards, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek customers with superior customer service. Salary & Benefits Information The salary range for this position is $27 - $30 per hour. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. • 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 test apparatus • Set up and operate equipment being tested • Analyze test data and perform routine calculations • Prepare technical reports • May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards • Following Intertek Service Delivery Model communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing • Provide support to sales or other departments as required • Performing 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: • High school diploma or equivalent • 3+ years of directly related experience • 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 instructions • 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 lift up to 50lbs. • Ability to travel, up to 15% • A valid driver's license and reliable driving record Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: • Trade school certification or associate's degree in technical field • 5+ years of relatable experience • OSHA safety certification • Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office 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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening. 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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-AR1 • 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.
See More Details >>Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety, Cortland, NY Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY. 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Position: Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety The Senior Project Engineer 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 Senior Project Engineer is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel. Salary & Benefits Information The salary range for this position is $85K - $112K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. 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. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. 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, the Senior Project Engineer must: • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test). • Read and understand mechanical and electrical 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. • Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site. • Perform field labeling jobs. • Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories. • Proactively develop and communicate test procedures and report shells for Cortland, NY office. • Investigate technical complaints and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally. • Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products. • 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. • Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations. • Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments. • 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • 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. • Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters. • Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats • Excellent organization and time management skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering • 4+ years of directly relatable experience • Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC • Microsoft Office expertise • Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%. • A valid driver's license and reliable driving record. Preferred Requirements & Qualifications: • 6+ years of experience in similar industry • Master's degree in engineering • Professional Engineering (PE) License 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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-AR1 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.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Cortland, NY typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Cortland generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 electricians nationwide, with Cortland offering a stable environment for this trade. The average wage for electricians in Cortland is $516 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 annually. Opportunities for apprenticeships can be found through trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential.
