Engine Test Engineer

TEST ENGINEER - San Antonio, 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 Test Engineer to join our Transportation Technologies team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in engine testing.

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team  offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.

What are we looking for?

The Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of assigned projects through planning and control and ensures all lubricant tests are performed according to test specifications. They will also monitor tests to result in client satisfaction and business cell profitability. 

Salary & Benefits Information

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:

• Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, provide technical oversight of engine development programs and ensure successful delivery of client programs as per their requirements. To do this, Engineer must:
  • Have at least a good understanding of engines and how they perform based on self-interest and experience and/or dedicated courses.
  • Understand the scope of the project, identify and ensure that test instruments and processes required to support the testing are prepared

  • Be able to read and understand test requests

  • Validate and document results test results as required

  • Respond proactively and effectively to technical problems to avoid lost test time
  • Interface routinely with the customers to build relationships using strong inter-personal skills
  • Follow established test plan;
  • Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests also include, but are not limited to performing engine maintenance tracking and troubleshooting engine and/or instrumentation malfunctions. Engineering responsibilities will also include performing tasks in support of engine testing programs, working with other staff on efficiency improvement initiatives, processing data and generating reports for clients.
• 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 judgments. 
• Drive routine project status and test results to client.  Provide on-going support to clients as needed
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments. 

• Perform other duties 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:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required
• Basic knowledge of engines (gasoline or diesel) as well as their sub-systems is necessary.
• 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
• Prior project management experience is a plus
• 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
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlin
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate 
• Must be available to respond to off duty calls for technical assistance. Exposure to heat, noise, engine fuels and rotating mechanical equipment on a routine basis.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with engines and engine systems preferred
• Hands on mechanical experience preferred. 

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  or call option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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