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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Associate Field Engineer

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeErie, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent technical certification in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics is preferred.
  • Generally, no directly related experience or less than one year of experience may be acceptable; commensurate experience may be considered.
  • General electronics knowledge and strong mechanical and technical aptitude are required, including the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
  • The ability to cross-sell and understand client business needs is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and client-interfacing skills are required.
  • Strong computer skills are required.
  • Conflict-resolution skills are required.
  • The ability to work at heights is required.
  • The role requires local and regional travel, with occasional travel outside the local area for training and workload support.
  • Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Erie, Pennsylvania area.

Responsibilities

  • Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, quality-system audits, and field evaluations in accordance with required performance standards and requirements.
  • Assist in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
  • Use technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise continued application of the UL Mark and whether alternatives are achieved.
  • Interpret and analyze examination and test results against UL requirements, verify the accuracy of manufacturers’ measuring equipment, and review production and inspection records.
  • Periodically review manufacturers’ production, inspection, and shipping programs to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
  • Evaluate and facilitate corrective-action options when variations from UL requirements are identified.
  • Communicate with manufacturers, customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and others to conduct safety and non-safety certification inspections, and investigate misuse of the UL Mark.
  • Provide information about policies and procedures for UL services and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
  • Discuss procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection, and product, device, process, system, and material variations to resolve problems, implement changes to requirements, or help develop new requirements.
  • Use instruments such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL-supplied equipment to perform inspections.
  • Observe manufacturers’ equipment use, confirm proper calibration of manufacturers’ measuring equipment, and perform calibration of UL-supplied equipment when applicable.
  • Document examinations, variations, and test results on appropriate UL forms, and maintain inspection scheduling, time, and expense logs.
  • Perform calculations in engineering fields including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and fire protection.
  • Integrate continuous-improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance Engineering, or Quality Engineering.
  • ASQ certification.
  • Experience with UL Standards, 508A, and Industrial Control Panels.
  • Lightning Protection experience.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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