Laboratory Manager Electrical Testing

UL, LLC; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

UL LLC in Denmark seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead our electrical testing laboratory in Ballerup. You will oversee operational, technical, and quality performance, ensuring service excellence while growing testing capabilities and business.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical engineering, laboratory operations, and quality management, balancing technical excellence with customer focus and team development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven leadership experience as Laboratory Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited lab environments.
• Experience in project management, implementing new services or lab development projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, R&D, testing, or quality-driven technical environments.
• Budget, resource, and performance management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily laboratory activities and resource planning.
• Manage laboratory budgets and efficient utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Drive new testing services and capabilities to meet market needs.
• Maintain and improve laboratory quality systems and documentation.
• Support audits and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff, fostering accountability.
• Develop training, competency, and proficiency programs for staff.
• Support equipment development and testing method maintenance.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering or related

Tools

ISO/IEC 17025

Quality management systems

Job description

Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this reality by continuously investing in our equipment, capabilities, and people to stay one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we're always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you're working with emerging technologies, leading complex customer projects, or collaborating with experts across the globe.

Join our team, drive the growth of our organization, and make a real impact in a world that never stands still.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead our electrical testing laboratory in Ballerup, Denmark. In this role, you will be responsible for the operational, technical, and quality performance of the laboratory, ensuring exceptional service delivery while supporting the development of new testing capabilities and the growth of our business.

This is an opportunity for a strong people leader with a background in electrical engineering, laboratory operations, and quality management who enjoys balancing technical excellence, customer focus, and team development.

What You'll Do

• Leading and coordinating daily laboratory activities, workload planning, and resource allocation
• Managing laboratory budgets and ensuring efficient utilization of personnel, facilities, and equipment
• Driving the implementation of new testing services and capabilities to meet evolving customer and market requirements
• Managing key customer relationships and supporting the successful execution of strategic projects
• Ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable accreditation requirements
• Maintaining and continuously improving laboratory quality systems, procedures, and documentation
• Participating in internal and external audits and leading corrective and preventive actions when required
• Developing, coaching, and motivating laboratory personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Establishing and maintaining training, competency, and proficiency programs for laboratory staff
• Supporting the development and maintenance of state-of-the‑art laboratory equipment and testing methods
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Proven leadership experience as a Laboratory Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar people-management role
• Strong knowledge and practical experience working within ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environments
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including implementation of new services, laboratory development projects, or customer‑focused initiatives
• Experience in manufacturing, production, R&D, testing, certification, or quality‑driven technical environments
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and audit processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer‑facing skills
• Strong communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within electrical testing, product compliance, or certification environments
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with international customers and cross‑functional teams

Why Join Us?

• Lead a highly skilled laboratory team within a globally recognized organization
• Shape the future of testing services and laboratory capabilities
• Work with innovative technologies and diverse customer projects
• Collaborate with technical experts across an international laboratory network
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career progression
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that: Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.