Technology Expert

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual salary review and bonus.
• FULLY paid top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for you and your family.
• Outstanding paid time off policy.
• Student Loan Assistance, up to $5,000 annually as eligible.
• Learning and Development Opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement.
• Highly engaged culture, stable workforce, within a strong, growing global company
• 401k

At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever‑evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead? Join us as a Test and Approvals Engineer where you can work at our facility in Maryville, Tennessee. Promat USA is part of Etex Group, a global leader in sustainable building materials and solutions.

Promat specializes in passive fire protection and high‑performance insulation technologies for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial applications. In North America, we are accelerating our growth through innovation, partnerships, and people who are passionate about making the world a safer, more sustainable place.

At Etex, we Connect & Care by working as one team and supporting each other with trust and respect. We have a Passion for Excellence, always striving to deliver the best for our customers. And we Pioneer to Lead, embracing innovation and exploring bold new ideas that shape the future of construction.

The mission of the Test & Approvals Engineer is to plan, execute, and manage fire and performance testing of our passive fire protection and insulation systems to support product development, system validation, and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a technical authority for fire testing programs, ensuring our products meet applicable codes, standards, and certification requirements while delivering reliable, compliant solutions to the market.

The Test & Approvals Engineer plays a critical role in advancing new product development, maintaining existing approvals, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders—including testing laboratories, certification bodies, and engineering teams—to ensure the successful performance of our fire‑resistive systems. This role is critical to enabling market access, supporting technical credibility, and accelerating commercialization.

Testing & Certification Execution

• Define and execute test programs aligned with U.S. applicable standards (UL, ASTM, NFPA, ISO, IBC, FM).
• Coordinate with external labs (e.g., UL Solutions) for fire, movement, and system testing.
• Prepare test specimens, drawings, and documentation packages for submittal.
• Witness and manage testing campaigns to ensure successful outcomes.

Listings & Approvals Strategy

• Develop and execute a replication strategy from European‑tested systems to U.S. listings as strategically suitable.
• Generate a database and maintain listing system designs.
• Lead from testing to approval (listing) obtained.
• Identify opportunities to maximize approval scope (movement, size, substrate variation, materials, etc.).

Technical Documentation & System Engineering

• Translate test results into engineered system designs and listings.
• Develop installation details, system drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ensure alignment between test configurations and real‑world applications (pipes, cables, joints, curtain wall interfaces) in coordination with Product Management.

Cross‑Functional Integration

• Work closely with Product Management, Sales, and other relevant functions to translate approvals into commercial offerings.
• Support the technical sales/specification team with system selection and technical guidance.
• Provide input to R&D on material behavior and system optimization.
• Build, manage, and ensure a consistent, continued test pipeline targeting defined application objectives.
• Develop “what‑if” strategies for test results to…