Senior HVAC Test Lab Engineer & Team Lead

UL Solutions External Career Site; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (15 vacation days, 12+H,

Annual bonus target 10%

Job summary

UL Solutions, a global safety science leader, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee testing operations in Plano, TX. You will guide daily lab activities, partner with engineering teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, mentoring staff, and leveraging MS Office and automation skills. A competitive salary with annual bonus and full benefits is offered in a onsite Plano setting.

Qualifications

• University education in Engineering or related discipline with six years of directly related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high quality and customer service.
• Ability to partner withEngineering and Lab personnel to complete projects on time.
• Ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior lab staff.
• Strong communication with customers and teams; innovative and proactive.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Examines test samples and reads instruments and diagrams.
• Develops procedures based on lab standards and safety policies.
• Directs daily activities of designated staff and coordinates workflow.
• Advises supervisor on staffing levels and performance appraisals.
• Designs or directs test setups and equipment for new situations.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and data sheets; reports results.
• Develops training seminars for laboratory staff.
• Plans tests, evaluates results, and reports interpretations.
• Supports method development and validation with PDEs/Engineering.
• Helps plan budgets and capital expenditures for lab equipment.
• Integrates continuous improvement into all aspects of the job.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Automation

Education

Engineering degree or related field with 6+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UL Solutions, a global safety science leader, seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee testing operations in Plano, TX. You will guide daily lab activities, partner with engineering teams, and drive process improvements while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, mentoring staff, and leveraging MS Office and automation skills. A competitive salary with annual bonus and full benefits is offered in a onsite Plano setting.