Laboratory Test Engineer

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) conducts EV/energy laboratory testing on a wide range of products, including EV chargers, inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, cord reels and connectors, combiner boxes, and safety devices.

The role involves following test plans, evaluating performance, and preparing reports for customers. The position includes leading complex test programs, defining test plans with accuracy, and communicating results to customers while collaborating with engineering

Qualifications

• Electrical testing and lab procedures
• Operate and maintain complex test equipment
• Technical documentation and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Lead complex test programs as assigned
• Define test plans, ensure report accuracy and timely completion
• Communicate with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation
• Train other lab staff on test procedures and equipment

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.