Engineer Project Associate

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a capable Project Handler to manage client-driven projects, coordinate laboratory activities, and communicate results. You will develop preliminary plans, define scope and timelines, and ensure adherence to UL requirements and procedures.

The role emphasizes client liaison, documentation, and collaboration with testing teams, with onsite work and potential travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing client projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with UL requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to prepare data sheets, reports, and follow-up procedures.
• Strong communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsabilités

• Define project scope and plan investigations based on client input.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and schedule technicians.
• Communicate project status and results to clients.
• Prepare test programs and data sheets.
• Follow UL Code of Conduct and security practices.
• Act as project handler and reviewer as assigned.
• Promote UL services to clients and address concerns.
• Assist in developing test methods and equipment.

Connaissances

Client communication

Project planning

Documentation

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

• 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.
• Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• 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 support staff and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• 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.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.