Laboratory Technician

UL Solutions External Career Site; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions in Morrisville, NC is seeking an Assembly Technician to set up and run client test setups, build and adapt test equipment, and read blueprints, schematics, and instructions.

You will work under supervision, communicate with customers, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement with data recording and basic automation ideas.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education plus three years related experience preferred.
• 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 is a must.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.

Skills

Proactive work

Assembly tech

Communication

Compliance

Data analysis

Data recording

Digital concepts

Electrical testing

Test equipment

ISO 17025

Lab safety

Measurement conversion

MS Office

Presentation

Product testing

Program mgmt

Project mgmt

Quality mgmt

Automation

Time management

Written communication

Education

Higher Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• May direct staff in test setups.
• Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
• Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
• May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
• May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed. Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education plus three years related experience preferred.
• 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 $45,000 to $60,000 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 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).

Required 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

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

Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.