Technician II - Safety and Security

Experienced Technician II-LSS Panel – Arlington Heights, Illinois

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking Experienced Technician II
to join our LSS Panel team in
Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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.

The LSS Panel Technician II is responsible for providing technical support for engineering staff, including performing duties related to testing. This Technician II works under direct supervision and is responsible for performing electrical/performance testing on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canada (e.g., IES, CIE, NEMA, UL/CSA) and other international product safety standards, writing reports and communicating with clients.

This position has the potential for 5% travel.

The base wage or salary range for this position is $28/hr-$32/hr. 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.

• Receive, log, inspect, and track client test samples (EUT) throughout the testing lifecycle, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Set up and execute standard test plans under the direction of engineering staff according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety standard test programs.
• Construct, wire, and troubleshoot specialized test benches and automated test fixtures using basic hand tools, power tools, and soldering equipment.
• Install thermocouples, strain gauges, and sensor probes onto circuit components, heat sinks, enclosures, and terminals for thermal and electrical evaluations.
• Operate calibrated laboratory test equipment including: digital multi-meters, AC/DC power sources, data acquisition loggers (DAQs), dielectric strength (hi-pot) testers, ground continuity meters, oscilloscopes, sound level meters, environmental chambers, and drop/impact test apparatus.
• Execute core test procedures such as: input/output electrical ratings, continuous temperature/thermal profiling, abnormal component simulation, dielectric withstand, environmental exposure (humidity, thermal cycling), mechanical impact, and sound/light output measurements.
• Accurately record, compile, and format test data into laboratory test sheets and software tools; capture clear photographic evidence of test setups and failure modes.
• Maintain laboratory 5S standards, ensuring all test stations remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines.
• Verify calibration status of all test equipment prior to use and assist the calibration coordinator with routine equipment maintenance.
• 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…