Engineer - Industrial Automation and Control Systems

About the role

This position involves determining project scope, developing preliminary plans of investigation, and determining project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.

Responsibilities

• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services and follows up on contacts from clients.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
• Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
• Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and/or Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
• Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (EE), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechanical Engineering (ME), or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) from an accredited university. Internship experience is preferred.

Pay & benefits

• Estimated salary range: $75,000-$85,000, based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors.
• 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 individual location or country.
• Paid time off for full-time employees: vacation (15 days), holidays including floating holidays (12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).