(Junior) Engineer - Fire Doors

UL Solutions; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Warrington, UK seeks a Junior Engineer (m/f/i) for Fire Doors & Curtain Walls. You will support project scoping, plan investigations, and ensure UL requirements are applied during testing and certification.

You will communicate with clients about procedures and costs, coordinate lab activities, and help develop test methods. The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, data analysis, and clear reporting to clients.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or related field plus four years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of conformity standards; familiarity with fire door and fire curtain testing and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Defines project scope and develops preliminary investigation plan with cost and time estimates.
• Communicates with clients to discuss procedures, costs, and sample requirements.
• Addresses client concerns and resolves issues; provides technical support on inspections.
• Establishes test programs by reviewing files, samples, and UL requirements.
• Coordinates lab activities and schedules technicians; prepares data sheets.
• Reports project status to clients and prepares follow-up service procedures.
• Implements continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of the job.
• Analyzes variations and assists in UL requirements development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Electronic Door Lock

Engineering Disciplines

Fire Protection Engineering

Firewall Technologies

Microsoft Office

Software Tools

Technical Troubleshooting

Time Management

Education

University Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are looking for an Junior Engineer (m/f/i) - Fire Doors & Curtain Walls at our ULS location in Warrington/UK.

Responsibilities

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow‑up services. Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer’s information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
• Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow‑Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
• Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus four years directly related work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise. In particular, experience of fire door and fire curtain testing and certification.

Demonstrated ability to apply project‑handling concepts in use in area of expertise.

Required Skills

• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Electronic Door Lock
• Engineering Disciplines
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Firewall Technologies
• Microsoft Office
• Software Tools
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Time Management