Senior Systems & Calibration Engineer

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

UL Solutions seeks a highly skilled professional to support calibration and development of laboratory instrumentation and automation. You will calibrate, operate and validate test systems, while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Expect collaboration with global teams and opportunities to innovate lab infrastructure and procedures. The role requires a Engineering degree and roughly six years related experience in instrumentation, automation, and calibration, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; formal program of study required.
• Typically 6 years of direct calibration and/or development experience with lab instrumentation, automation tools and processes.
• Ability to make tactical decisions and leverage diverse team knowledge.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, documents, and applies new lab instrumentation and automation for testing or upgrading lab infrastructure.
• Supports installation, testing and validation of new or revised instrumentation to ensure quality and user requirements.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Responds to requests to repair/modify existing lab instrumentation and systems.

Skills

Accreditation Standards

Assembly Technician

Automation Systems

Equipment Calibration

Electronics Eng

Lab Equipment

ISO/IEC 17025

Excel Analytics

Software Automation

System Admin

Time Mgmt

Global Collaboration

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle iProcurement

Microsoft Office

Software Automation

Job description

• Develops, designs, documents, and/or applies new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures needed for laboratory testing or in support of upgrading the laboratory infrastructure.
• Supports the installation, testing and validation of the new and/or revised instrumentation, automated systems or test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and user requirements.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
• May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results,as directed.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
• Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
• Prepares technical documentation such as manual instructions for hardware and software, calibration procedures, test method validations, etc.
• Advises and trains others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• May assist PEs and/or Engineering to validate modified existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Acts as lead for laboratory capital projects and assumes responsibility for all technical aspects, schedule, budget, vendor interaction and Facility Department support.
• Proactively seeks automation opportunities to resolve complex testing issues.
• Schedules, Calibrate, and maintains laboratory instrumentation and apparatus.
• May determine accuracy of instruments and the measurement uncertainty for equipment calibration.
• Issues calibration certificates based on internal procedures.
• As necessary, adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet more complex requirements.
• Defines the engineering units, ranges, and/or acceptance criteria of instruments to be externally calibrated based on manufacturers equipment specifications, standard requirements and/or accreditations.
• Checks, verifies and accepts calibration certificates from external calibration service provider(s).
• Develops internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Works with global colleagues to drive technical and operational consistency and to maintain efficiency and scalability in global laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure within a local scope.
• Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Engineering or relevant Engineering Discipline (such as Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Physics but not limited to these disciplines only).
• Generally, 6 years directly related experience in the calibration and/or development and support of laboratory instrumentation, automation tools and processes.
• Makes difficult tactical decisions even when all the information is not available.
• Leverages and embraces the diverse knowledge and expertise of the team to solve problems.
• Takes an outside-in approach, seeing, understanding and including others points of view, to problem solving.
• Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.
• Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
• Works with the team to implement change initiatives.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Builds networks across UL to promote organizational success.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form.
• Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work with diverse, global teams.
• Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.
• Uses proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
• Experience leading change initiatives across an organization.
• Ability to work on and/or lead sometimes complex cross-functional and cross-geography project teams.
• Ability to coach and mentor other laboratory support personnel.
• Knowledge of the most common laboratory test equipment and the principles of measurement uncertainty.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.
• Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.

What we offer:

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimatedsalary range for this position is $91,900 to $122,500 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 5% 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 including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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Required Skills

• Accreditation Standards
• Assembly Technician
• Automated Building Control Systems
• Calibrating Highly Scientific Equipment
• Electronic Engineering
• Electronic Test Equipment
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Excel Data Analysis
• ISO/IEC 17025
• Laboratory Equipment
• Laboratory Safety
• Microsoft Office
• Network Interfaces
• Oracle iProcurement
• Software Automation
• System Administration
• Time Management
• Transportation Management
• Workflow Software
• Writing Communication Skills

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

Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this - we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change - in a changing world.