Laboratory Test Engineer

UL Solutions; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10% of base)

Health benefits

401K retirement

Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 12 in

Sick time 72 hours

Job summary

UL Solutions in Rochester Hills, MI, seeks an experienced engineer to support automotive testing and responsible project leadership. You will follow complex test plans, evaluate performance, and report results while coordinating with customers and engineers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quality, and timely delivery, with a focus on leveraging automation within daily testing activities. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of work experience in automotive testing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high quality and customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interaction with customers.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• 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, and meeting deadlines.
• Trains other lab staff on test procedures or equipment.
• Operates and maintains complex test equipment to measure and test samples.

Skills

Automotive testing

Project management

Customer communication

Team-oriented

Automation in testing

Education

University Degree in Engineering or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Im agine 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.

Job Description

Im agine 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.

This position will be onsite in Rochester Hills, MI working day shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of work experience
• Prior experience with automotive testing: environmental chambers and vibration shakers
• Prior automotive industry experience
• 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
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers
• 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

What we offer:

• We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $92,000- $100,000 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 10% 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 and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).

Learn More:

• Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

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.