Laboratory Engineer & Test Lead (Hybrid)

UL Solutions; México; Hybrid; MXN 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Mexico seeks a Test Engineer to follow detailed test plans, evaluate results, and prepare reports. You will lead small test projects, coordinate with customers, and ensure deadlines and quality.

The role requires engineering and lab testing experience, strong English, and collaboration with engineering and lab teams. The experienced candidate will operate specialized test equipment, participate in maintenance and calibration, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering (in related field) or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated Advanced English Skills
• At least 3 years experience in both Engineering and Laboratory Testing
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to 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.

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.

Skills

Advanced English

Project management

Customer communication

Automation in testing

Engineering testing

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UL Solutions in Mexico seeks a Test Engineer to follow detailed test plans, evaluate results, and prepare reports. You will lead small test projects, coordinate with customers, and ensure deadlines and quality.

The role requires engineering and lab testing experience, strong English, and collaboration with engineering and lab teams. The experienced candidate will operate specialized test equipment, participate in maintenance and calibration, and contribute to process improvements.