Testing Technician-Structural Ceilings

Tate Red Lion Plant 2
Red Lion, PA 17356, USA

• SALES SUPPORT
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TESTI
  003585

Job Type
:
Full Time, Exempt

Positions
:1

Location
:
Red Lion, PA

About Tate

Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

About the Role

The Testing Technician serves as a technical resource supporting the evaluation, validation, and certification of ceiling systems and related products. This position independently coordinates testing activities, develops test plans, analyzes results, and maintains compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and third-party certification requirements. The role partners closely with Product Management, Research & Development, Operations, Quality, and external testing agencies to support product innovation, certification, and market readiness.

What You’ll Do

Product Testing & Certification

• Coordinate developmental and certification testing with internal R&D teams and external accredited laboratories.
• Build and prepare small and full-scale test assemblies, ceiling mock-ups, and sample components.
• Safely and proficiently operate hand tools and power tools.
• Follow safety procedures when cutting, drilling, fastening, or modifying materials.
• Document methods, observations, and results clearly and accurately.
• Support the full product qualification and certification lifecycle.
• Develop testing schedules and coordinate testing priorities to support new product development and certification objectives.
• Interpret test data and prepare technical summaries, recommendations, and corrective action proposals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned testing and certification projects.
• Maintain certification records and oversee annual follow-up testing and compliance activities.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance testing efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

Regulatory & Standards Support

• Research and maintain current knowledge of relevant standards and test methods (IBC, ICC, UL, ASTM, CISCA, ANSI, etc.).
• Prepare test plans, documentation packages, and compliance submittals for new product development and certification.
• Monitor emerging code changes and industry standards and assess potential impacts to current and future product offerings.
• Provide technical guidance regarding certification requirements and compliance implications for new product initiatives.
• Support audits, investigations, and compliance reviews by preparing technical documentation and responding to information requests.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Management, R&D, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Legal (Compliance) to ensure alignment with testing and certification requirements.
• Communicate technical findings and compliance implications to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead project coordination activities related to product testing and certification milestones.
• Present technical findings and compliance recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership

• Identify opportunities to improve testing methodologies, documentation practices, and certification processes.
• Assist in developing standardized testing procedures and best…