Approvals Research Campus Engineering Technician - Materials

Job Description

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. We test property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance.

Perform assigned tests, investigations or experiments. This may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement. Selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records technically sound test data within budgetary and time constraints.

Trouble-shoot all problems and take corrective actions. Use specialized equipment and apparatus to collect data, calculate or record results, prepare reports and/or technical data. Prepare and present clear and concise data in a prescribed format.

Provide requested advice in areas of specialization to superiors and peers and technical directions to subordinates. Increase your knowledge of testing procedures and related technological advances so as to contribute to personal development and the achievement of personal and unit goals and objectives.

• Perform assigned tests, investigations or experiments
• Set up and operate standard test equipment
• Record technically sound test data
• Trouble-shoot all problems and take corrective actions
• Prepare and present clear and concise data

• Education:
  
  High School / Trade School or Military specialist experience
• Experience (Eng Tech): 3 years general construction and 1 year laboratory experience ideal
• Skills/Knowledge:
  Laboratory testing, product assembly, equipment repair, mathematical computation or data tabulation, use of laboratory test equipment and computer literacy
• Good mechanical skills with familiarity of common hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work while wearing full Firefighter’s Turnout gear with SCBA for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

FM Approvals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program.

FM Approvals is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.