Associate Field Engineer - Austin, TX

About the role

UL Field Engineering Team is hiring in the Austin, TX area. A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems, and field evaluations in accordance with required performance standards and requirements.

This position is remote with daily client visits within the Austin, TX area. Ability to travel locally and regionally, with occasional travel outside the area for training and additional workload support. Must be located or willing to relocate to the Austin, Texas area.

Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Uses technical judgement to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determine if alternative compliance is achieved.
• Assists in interpreting and analyzing examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers’ measuring equipment, and reviewing production and inspection records.
• Periodically reviews manufacturers’ programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
• Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
• Communicates with manufacturers, customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
• Investigates misuse of UL Mark situations.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures for varied UL services and promotes and explains the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection, and variations in products, devices, processes, systems, and materials to resolve problems, implement changes, or help develop new requirements.
• Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL-supplied equipment.
• Observes use of manufacturer’s equipment necessary to meet UL requirements.
• Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL-supplied equipment.
• Documents examination, variations, and test results on appropriate UL forms.
• Maintains logs for scheduling inspections, time, and expenses.
• Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Requirements

• University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics.
• Generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptable; commensurate experience could be considered.
• Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred.
• ASQ certification a plus.
• Experience with UL Standards, 508A, Industrial Control Panels a plus.
• General electronics background and strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Ability to cross-sell and understand client business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Lightning Protection experience a plus.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely.
• Must be located or willing to relocate to the Austin, Texas area.

Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $75,000 to $85,000, based on job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographical location.
• Eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits: mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with standard rewards offered in each location or country.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 days holiday (including personal days), and 72 hours sick time off.

About the team

If you like getting out and about, you’ll love being part of our Field Engineering team. We travel to companies and manufacturing facilities all over the world to carry out risk-based inspections and ensure the integrity of existing certifications — we perform over 3,000 site visits every single day. It could be testing the fire doors at a school, checking a fire truck, or even inspecting the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square. Every day’s different and there’s always a new challenge to face. If you love an adventure, join our team and take your career to new and exciting places.