Technical Writer

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and trusted provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies is searching for a Technical Writer to join our Electrical team in our Cortland, NY office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in HVAC Performance Testing.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies product testing expertise quickly and efficiently to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market they wish to enter. Our Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution.  

What are we looking for?

The Technical Writer position is responsible for report writing.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $20 - $25 per hour. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

Prepare technical reports under minimal direction from senior engineer staff. Generating technical reports from raw data. Prepares reports by collecting information. Provides historical reference by utilizing filing and retrieval systems. Will maintain reports using existing web-based software. Will work with the Quality team to ensure all the records are in compliance with the quality system. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.      

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:

High school diploma or equivalent  2+ years directly related experience Expertise in the MS Office Suite. Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.  Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.  Excellent time management and organizational skills  

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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.