Laboratory Technician

UL, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking a hands-on Equipment Test Technician to support setup, operation, and evaluation of tests for clients. You will adapt test rigs, read schematics, follow test plans, and collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate results.

The role requires secondary electrical education and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. On-site work with standard benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education in Electrical/Electronics is required.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Setup and perform equipment and test setups for clients.
• Build or adapt setup and test equipment for tests.
• Examine samples, read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Follow defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluate test performance and sample operation.
• Record and explain test results and prepare data sheets/reports.
• May direct staff in test setups and assist customers during testing.
• Operate designated machines and laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of test equipment and lab area.
• Read test standards and apply testing technology with supervision.
• Suggest improvements for equipment designs and testing processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Higher Secondary Education in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Ammeter

Thermocouple

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.

• Higher Secondary Education in Electrical/Electronics

• One to three years related experience- preferred

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers

• Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally as a team

• 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

• Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally as a team

• Being familiar with the following instrumentation: Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscope, Ammeter, Thermocouple

• Mechanical Inclined to use hand tools and power tools

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 $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).

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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.