Engineering Lab Lead: Testing, Automation & Mentoring

UL Solutions External Career Site; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking an experienced laboratory professional in Northbrook, IL to lead testing activities and coordinate staff. You will examine samples, develop procedures, and ensure safety and quality across multiple projects.

The role requires a university background in engineering with extensive experience, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement. Benefits include comprehensive health, 401(k), and paid time off; onsite work culture and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Some University education in Engineering or a related discipline plus six years directly related experience required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven 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

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
• Assists in scheduling, assigning, reviewing and coordinating workflow to assure proper utilization of staff.
• Directs the daily activities of designated staff.
• Advises supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals and merit ratings of staff.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Ability To Work Proactively

Assembly Technician

Communication Skills

Compliance Regulations

Data Analysis

Data Recording

Digital Concepts

Electrical Testing

Electronic Test Equipment

ISO/IEC 17025

Laboratory Safety

Measurement Conversion

Microsoft Office

Presentation Skills

Product Testing

Program Management

Project Management

Quality Management System

Task Automation

Time Management

Writing Communication Skills

Education

Some University education in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

UL Solutions is seeking an experienced laboratory professional in Northbrook, IL to lead testing activities and coordinate staff. You will examine samples, develop procedures, and ensure safety and quality across multiple projects.

The role requires a university background in engineering with extensive experience, strong communication, and a focus on continuous improvement. Benefits include comprehensive health, 401(k), and paid time off; onsite work culture and career growth opportunities