Test Engineer 1

Company Overview:

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest Regions. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for a Testing Engineer 1 at the central lab in Nampa, Idaho. 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Lab Manager, the Test Engineer 1 is responsible for lab testing, such as QA/QC testing, formulation evaluation, and new product development. This position must thrive in an environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of lab and key process support equipment.
• Performs a variety of engineering tasks in areas of analysis, research, design, development or testing of new products and modifications of existing products.
• Works with cross-functional groups within business including Marketing, and Manufacturing to investigate new opportunities and help solve application problems of our products 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be computer literate, experienced in MS office software, possess solid interpersonal and analytical skills. 
• Experience in the scientific instrumentation field and plant manufacture process are desirable. Product testing, regulatory compliance and training experience would all be a plus but are not required. 
• Flexibility in work hours. Available to work overtime, weekends, and alternate work schedules, if required during peak season.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred education BS in Science or Engineering or 2 years of related experience, education or certification. 
• Experience in the scientific instrumentation field and plant manufacture process are desirable. Product testing, regulatory compliance and training experience would all be a plus but are not required. 

Physical Requirements:

• Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort.
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
• Normal complexity of decision-making.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine field operations.
• Must be able to work on-site in an office environment.

Key Competencies:

• Organized and Strong Attention to Detail
• Dedication to producing error-free, accurate work.
• Gets things done.
• Successfully juggles multiple projects. 
• Manages time efficiently.
• Drive for Results
• Bias for action and getting things done.
• Taking calculated risks.
• Prioritize and push projects and initiatives to completion.
• Follows up with various parties.

• Teamwork
  • Develops and leverages cooperative relationships.

• Willingly shares information/resources and assists others.
• Contributes constructively to the team decision making process.
• Supports the team decision with comments/actions outside the team.
• Fosters development by giving feedback, coaching, and mentoring.

• Embraces and Drives Change

• Demonstrates energy for effective implementation of change.
• Sees what is possible.
• Takes responsible risk.
• Owns & sustains the change.

• Personal Growth Mindset
  • Able to reflect and learn from mistakes. 
  • Is curious and asks questions.
  • Seeks to continuously improve themselves and everyone around them.

Hiring for Excellence Criteria:

• Education, Experience, Behavior, and Competency Alignment: Must possess the education, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for the role.
• Cultural and Core Values Fit: Compatibility with IAS culture and behaviors that define success within the IAS.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to grow, learn, and contribute to the dynamic work environment.
• Leadership Potential: For managerial roles, a focus on leadership qualities such as empathy, strategic vision, and influence.

Hiring for Excellence Criteria:

• Education, Experience, Behavior, and Competency Alignment: Must possess the education, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for the role.
• Cultural and Core Values Fit: Compatibility with IAS culture and behaviors that define success within the IAS.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to grow, learn, and contribute to the dynamic work environment.
• Leadership Potential: For managerial roles, a focus on leadership qualities such as empathy, strategic vision, and influence.

ABOUT US

The success of Idaho Asphalt Supply is built by a dedicated team of professionals who excel in their roles, and, in turn, we are seeking the best-in-class talent: professionals, scientists, engineers, advanced thinkers, and people who thrive on growth and collaboration to co-create the future of Idaho Asphalt.

To be the BEST, we must employ the BEST. We offer a competitive total rewards package, an innovative, dynamic, and fast-paced learning culture, and research environment.

Founded in 1976, our company is now a third-generation family business supplying materials to the highway construction industry. Our company is FIRST CHOICE in the industry due to our relentless pursuit of continuous improvement of the products and services we provide to our customers.

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FLSA Status: Hourly