Laboratory Engineer

UL, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Floating holidays

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform product testing and collaborate with our engineering team in Northbrook, IL. You will ensure test plans meet practical requirements, drive accurate evaluations, and lead simple test programs while coordinating with customers.

Role requires a university degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in electronics for FACP/security industries, and hands-on skills with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and soldering.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years’ electronics experience in related FACP/Security industries
• Board/component level experience
• Expert soldering experience
• Experience with using AC/DC power supplies
• Experience with using resistive/inductive loads
• Experience with using Oscilloscopes
• Electronic troubleshooting skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• University Degree in Electrical Engineering (in related field of work) and 2+ years of equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years’ electronics experience in related FACP/Security industries
• Board/component level experience necessary
• Expert soldering experience necessary
• Experience with using AC/DC power supplies
• Experience with using resistive/inductive loads
• Experience with using Oscilloscopes
• Electronic troubleshooting skills necessary
• 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

Skills

Project Lead

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Multi-project management

Automation testing

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Innovation

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

AC/DC power supplies

Resistive/inductive loads

Calibration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform product testing and work closely with our engineering team. This role will help ensure that our test standards are aligned with the practical requirements of the testing performed, while supporting accurate, efficient, and technically sound evaluation processes.

The laboratory collaborates closely with the FACP and security industry to ensure end-use products successfully complete rigorous testing programs and demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.

• 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.

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering (in related field of work) and 2+ years of equivalent work experience.

• At least 2 years’ electronics experience in related FACP/Security industries

• Board/component level experience necessary

• Expert soldering experience necessary

• Experience with using AC/DC power supplies

• Experience with using resistive/inductive loads

• Experience with using Oscilloscopes

• Electronic troubleshooting skills necessary

• 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.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $64,800 to $86,400 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 5% 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).

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.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.