Laboratory Engineer

UL Solutions; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Engineer to follow defined test plans, evaluate results, and prepare complete reports. You will lead simple test programs with support, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality.

The role requires a university engineering degree, strong multi-project coordination, and the ability to partner with engineering and laboratory staff to optimize testing processes. Based in Auckland, NZ, on-site work is expected.

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 collaborate with Engineering and Laboratory Personnel to complete projects on time with high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Effective communication with customers.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment and to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets with supervision or support.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test reports.
• Acts as Project Lead for simple test programs with assistance.
• Communicates project status and results as needed.
• Defines test plans, ensures report accuracy, and meets deadlines.
• Interacts with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates and maintains test equipment to measure and test customer samples.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Automation in testing

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

• 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.

• 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.

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.

About The Team

Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re 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 on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.