Associate Field Engineer - Chicagoland Area

Responsibilities

• Performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
• Assists in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Determines whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determines if alternative actions are achieved.
• Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifies the accuracy of manufacturers' measuring equipment, and reviews 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 and 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 the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection, and variations in products, devices, processes, systems, and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements, 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 to 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

This position does not generally report to a specific UL office. What we offer includes:

• Total Rewards: Estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000, based on job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors. Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary is also provided.
• Health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness benefits such as mental and financial health, and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country.
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday (12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).