Senior Lab Engineering Leader - Power, Safety & Standards

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 20%

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: vacation 15 days

Floating holidays 12 days

Sick time 80 hours

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a laboratory technical lead role in Northbrook, IL. You will serve as the global expert for one or more lab skill sets, driving standardization of testing methods and safety practices across laboratories while coaching staff and sharing knowledge.

You will stay abreast of new technologies to prepare for future staff and equipment needs, and collaborate to integrate digitalization and lean improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with emphasis on electrical, mechanical or HVAC engineering.
• 10+ years of directly related experience with datacenter power and/or cooling.
• Experience with datacenter component testing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train others; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in English; ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Able to develop and present training materials using multiple methods (presentations, video).
• Familiar with UL Solutions Laboratory operations and technical vocabulary.
• Knowledge of basic UL safety principles and testing methods.
• Capability to apply technical knowledge to complex, new or unusual product testing.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the global expert in one or more Lab technical skill sets.
• Provides technical leadership, driving consistency and competency through standardization of testing methods across Labs.
• Communicates technical information clearly to drive understanding and validity.
• Identifies coaching, training and safety Awareness opportunities and shares knowledge.
• Establishes criteria for competency skill sets for all Laboratory staff.
• Advances safety through risk identification and collaboration on risk management strategies.
• Builds safety into testing processes and leads by example.
• Stays current with technologies and prepares for future staff and equipment needs.
• Identifies industry changes that may disrupt testing and opportunities for digitization and automation.
• Contributes to standardization and reduces testing complexity through Lean improvements.
• Participates in RLTL/DLTL candidate selections and supports their technical development.
• Develops training with clear objectives and learning outcomes.
• Collaborates with learning experts to train hands-on learners effectively.
• Works with PrEs and CAS staff to determine test methods and equipment needs.
• May participate as technical representative in internal meetings and committees.
• Follows UL Solutions Codes of Conduct and security practices.

Skills

Engineering degree

Datacenter power/cooling

Data center testing

Coaching/training

English proficiency

Training materials

UL Lab operations

Safety principles

Test methods knowledge

Education

University degree in Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC Engineering preferred

Tools

UL Standards knowledge

Job description

UL Solutions is seeking a laboratory technical lead role in Northbrook, IL. You will serve as the global expert for one or more lab skill sets, driving standardization of testing methods and safety practices across laboratories while coaching staff and sharing knowledge.

You will stay abreast of new technologies to prepare for future staff and equipment needs, and collaborate to integrate digitalization and lean improvements.