Laboratory Test Engineer

UL Solutions External Career Site; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions EV/Energy Laboratory conducts comprehensive testing of a broad range of energy and power products, including EV chargers, inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, connectors, and safety devices. The role involves executing high- and low-power electrical tests, mechanical evaluations, environmental conditioning, and safety verifications to ensure product compliance and performance.

You will lead test programs, interpret results, document reports, and coordinate with engineering

Responsibilities

• Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups and equipment to new situations, based on test plans and instructions from engineering.
• Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or equipment.
• Operates and maintains complex test and support equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Communicates project status and results as needed.
• Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting deadlines, and managing project related activities.
• Examines complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.

Job description

What You'll Work On

The EV / Energy Laboratory tests and evaluates a wide range of innovative products, including:

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers
• Inverters
• Power Supplies
• Battery Chargers
• EV Cord Reels and Connectors
• Combiner Boxes
• GFCI, AFCI, and LDCI Devices

Typical Testing Activities

• High- and low-power electrical testing
• Mechanical evaluations
• Temperature and heating analysis
• Environmental conditioning tests
• Grounding and bonding system verification
• Abnormal operation and overload testing
• Short-circuit testing
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting

• Follows complex test plans and datasheets.
• 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 complex test programs as assigned.
• 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 and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Understands and is able to explain specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
• Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups and equipment to new situations, based on test plans and instructions from engineering.
• Trains other lab staff on these test procedures or equipment.
• Operates and maintains complex test and support equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples with the necessary help.
• Performs complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• May perform calibration of test equipment.
• For a single testing technology, integrates 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.
• Other duties as directed.