Engineering Technician

UL Solutions; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Engineer in Lowell, Arkansas to oversee test procedures and manage laboratory staff. The role involves developing test methods, ensuring quality, and effectively communicating with engineering teams and clients.

Candidates should have some university education in Engineering plus six years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a desire to work collaboratively. This position emphasizes customer service and innovation.

Qualifications

• Six years of directly related experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality.
• Effective communication skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Examine test samples and read measuring instruments.
• Develop operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
• Direct daily activities of designated staff.
• Communicate with engineering personnel and clients.
• Plan tests, evaluate results, and report opinions.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

Innovativeness

Education

Some University education in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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.
• Designs, adapts or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions.
• Prepares purchase and material requisitions.
• Recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Communicates with engineering personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability and with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results.
• May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
• Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and to arrange for delivery of samples from receiving dock.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
• Develops training seminars and may assist in training laboratory 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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9960
• Job Category Laboratory
• Posting Date 07/01/2026, 04:32 PM
• Degree Level Some College/University Education