Lead Staff Laboratory Engineer - Datacenter Testing

Responsibilities

• Serves as the global expert in one or more Lab technical skill sets.
• Provides technical leadership, driving consistency and competency through standardization of testing methods across Labs.
• Communicates technical information in a manner which drives clear understanding, consistency and validity.
• Identifies coaching, training and safety awareness opportunities and focuses on knowledge sharing.
• Establishes specific criteria for competency skill sets for all Laboratory staff.
• Advances global safety through identification of risks, and by collaborating with Labs & Operations Leadership to implement risk management strategies.
• Determines effective ways to build safety into the testing process. Leads by example, always making safety the number one priority.
• Stays up to date on the latest technologies pertaining to skill set responsibilities.
• Understands and shares new and updated technologies to help the Labs organization prepare for future staff and equipment needs.
• Identifies how changes in the industry may disrupt the testing currently being performed.
• Identifies opportunities for process efficiency through digitalization and automation.
• Assists leaders in driving standardization and reducing the complexity of testing.
• Engages in continuous improvement through application of Lean principles, increasing capacity and generating cost savings by eliminating waste.
• Participates in the selection process for Regional Laboratory Technical Lead (RLTL) and Designated Laboratory Technical Lead (DLTL) candidates and takes a lead role in their technical development.
• Develops training with clear learning objectives, addressing skill set specific criteria. Partners with learning experts to develop creative approaches for training individuals who are primarily hands on learners.
• Works with PrEs and other responsible Conformity Assessment Services (CAS) staff to determine test methods, equipment needs and skills requirements resulting from changes or additions to technical requirements.
• May provide support, participating as a technical representative in internal meetings and committees.
• Reads and follows the UL Solutions Codes of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering required. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or HVAC Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of directly related experience with datacenter power and/or cooling.
• Experience with datacenter component testing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train others.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills. Proficient in English.
• Speaks credibly in area of own expertise with ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical way.
• Able to develop and present training materials using a variety of methods (group presentations, video, etc.).
• Detailed knowledge of UL Solutions Laboratory operations and technical vocabulary common to involved skill sets.
• Working knowledge of UL basic safety principles.
• Working knowledge of involved test methods.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new or unusual product testing.
• Working knowledge of involved industry issues, needs and problems.
• Working knowledge of UL's Conformity Assessment Services, Follow-up Services and Standards development process.
• Ability to perform as a respected technical resource for peers, management and constituency.

Pay

• Estimated salary range: $142,000–$189,000, 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 20% of base salary.

Benefits

• 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 (80 hours).