HVAC Engineering Technician

UL Solutions External Career Site; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (15 vacation days, 12+H,

Annual bonus target 10%

Job summary

UL Solutions, a global safety science leader, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee testing operations in Plano, TX. You will guide daily lab activities, partner with engineering teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, mentoring staff, and leveraging MS Office and automation skills. A competitive salary with annual bonus and full benefits is offered in a onsite Plano setting.

Qualifications

• University education in Engineering or related discipline with six years of directly related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high quality and customer service.
• Ability to partner withEngineering and Lab personnel to complete projects on time.
• Ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior lab staff.
• Strong communication with customers and teams; innovative and proactive.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Examines test samples and reads instruments and diagrams.
• Develops procedures based on lab standards and safety policies.
• Directs daily activities of designated staff and coordinates workflow.
• Advises supervisor on staffing levels and performance appraisals.
• Designs or directs test setups and equipment for new situations.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and data sheets; reports results.
• Develops training seminars for laboratory staff.
• Plans tests, evaluates results, and reports interpretations.
• Supports method development and validation with PDEs/Engineering.
• Helps plan budgets and capital expenditures for lab equipment.
• Integrates continuous improvement into all aspects of the job.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Automation

Education

Engineering degree or related field with 6+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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.
• 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.

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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.

Total Rewards:We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimatedsalary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About Us

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

There's nothing more fundamental than the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our rigorous testing processes help providers deliver these fundamental building blocks safely around the world. And with the rise of smart, connected homes, the work we do has never been more exciting - or more innovative. Whether it's light pollution, security systems or smart appliances, we work with commercial systems to ensure their performance and safety for people around the world. We're passionate about exploring new solutions and finding better ways to help create healthier, happier environments. Join our team and play an essential role in shaping safer futures.