Laboratory Engineer

Responsibilities

• Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision /support.    
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.    
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.    
• Serves as Project Lead for simple test programs as assigned with the necessary assistance.    
• Communicates project status and results as needed.    
• Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities.    
• Examines complex customer samples with help and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.   
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.    
• Understands specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.    
• Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups and equipment for assigned work, based on test plans and instructions from engineering.    
• Operates and maintains complex test equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples.    Performs complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area.    
• May perform complex calibration of test equipment Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques for both process and equipment.    
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.    
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.    
• Other duties as directed.   

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering (in related field of work) or equivalent work experience.  
• 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.    
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.    
• Demonstrated 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.   

What we offer:

Total Rewards:  We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $78,500-95,000 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. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). 

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.

Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.