Engineering Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
• Schedules, assigns, reviews and coordinates workflow to assure proper utilization of staff.
• Directs the daily activities of designated staff.
• Advises supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals and merit ratings of staff.
• Designs, adapts or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions.
• Prepares purchase and material requisitions.
• Recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Communicates with engineering personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability and with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results.
• Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and to arrange for delivery of samples from receiving dock.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
• Develops training seminars and may assist in training laboratory staff.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices.

Qualifications

• Some University education in Engineering or a related discipline plus six years directly related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Pioneered ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with automation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

Contact

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