SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Packaging Test Engineer will be involved in reading and implementing test standards as well as testing consumer products in the ISTA Lab. The use of various test equipment will be utilized in performing packaging and product evaluation testing. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generate test plan, initiate set up, monitoring of test data and develop, review, submit, and file reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, proposal, and other projects.  Authorized to review and sign datasheets and client reports.
• Perform testing to current standards (ISTA, ASTM) and implement new standards as needed.  Work with clients to set up customer-specific test plans and modify as needed.
• Routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and trouble-shooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Develop, write, review, and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating, safety, and quality documents.
• Investigation on, response to, and follow-up of client inquiries and complaints.
• Internal and external technical support to customer services, laboratory operations and clients regarding test, report, and other technical information.
• Coordinate with laboratory technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pretreatment, preparation, testing and other tasks.  Provide training for ISTA Lab technicians on day to day testing once set up is complete.
• Coordinate, manage, and conduct multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Ensure lab area complies with corporate and local QHSE responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required: 

• Engineering Degree:  Packaging / Mechanical preferred but not required.  
• 1-2 years technical experience for BS candidates.
• Experience with ISTA testing equipment. 

Preferred: 

• Strong written and spoken English skills, other languages will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISTA certification requirements. 
• ISTA CPLP Certification. 
   

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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