Associate Field Engineer - Eastern PA

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 necessary.
• 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 the 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.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. Employees receive paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday (12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).

Schedule

This position is a Field Engineering remote with daily client visits within the Eastern Pennsylvania area. Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely. Travel outside the area is expected on occasion for training purposes and additional support of workload in other territories.

About the Role

The position does not generally report to a specific UL office. Must be located or willing to relocate to the Eastern Pennsylvania area, King of Prussia, Philadelphia.

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection, and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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.