Senior Lab Technician: Electrical Testing & Automation

UL Solutions; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

UL Solutions in California is seeking a Laboratory Technician to examine test samples, operate equipment and document results in a collaborative lab setting.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, training staff, and communicating test methods and results to clients. A base salary range is offered with benefits and annual bonus eligibility, plus paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2 years university education in a related discipline or engineering, or 4-year degree in another field.
• Electrical testing experience
• Ability to use power tools and electrical equipment
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Prior laboratory experience
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers

Responsibilities

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and data sheets and reviews test data with supervisor and/or lab work requestor as appropriate.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Directs, builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• Trains staff in test setups and test methods.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory personnel.
• Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
• May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
• Communicates with the appropriate department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepare data sheets and test reports.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Provides training and assist others in the laboratory.
• Reads and understands test standards and testing technology for specific tests.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Electrical testing

Teamwork

MS Office

Automation testing

Power tools

Laboratory experience

Electrical background

Mechanical background

Customer interaction

Education

2 years university education in related discipline or engineering

4-year university degree in another field

Job description

UL Solutions in California is seeking a Laboratory Technician to examine test samples, operate equipment and document results in a collaborative lab setting.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, training staff, and communicating test methods and results to clients. A base salary range is offered with benefits and annual bonus eligibility, plus paid time off and retirement plans.