Staff Engineer - Automotive Batteries

About the role

Assists Associate Manager Conformity Assessment Services in assigned specialized areas by providing technical expertise in equipment and standards within broad product classifications. Represents UL on technical committees of national and/or international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Determines project scope and specifications with substantial latitude for action or decision.
• Recommends changes in procedures, design or equipment where necessary.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Communicates with clients to provide technical assistance in reference to complex product evaluation and/or inspection and follow-up services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Resolves technical issues and explains UL procedures and requirements.
• Plans, conducts and supervises projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.
• Captures and develops data sheets for complex laboratory activities.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Solves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Represents UL on technical committees of national and/or international organizations.
• Provides leadership and technical advice on special projects that involve complex, new or unusual issues.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• Analyze potential and existing markets in order to identify business opportunities.
• Engages with external speaking opportunities to promote and explain the benefits of new/existing services and Industry trends.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar required.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive battery development or testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.
• Experience in a commercial or customer-facing role preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-25%.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to interact with customers, experience in a commercial or customer-facing role, ability to travel, university degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar, 10+ years of experience in automotive battery development or testing.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000-175,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

Schedule

Full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).