UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Engineer Project Associate

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Engineering, or another related science or engineering discipline.
A good command of English, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Determine project scope, develop preliminary investigation plans, and set project specifications such as cost, timing, and sample requirements based on client input, supplemental data, and product construction.
Travel to client sites to conduct or witness tests when required.
Initiate communication with clients to explain the benefits of new and existing services, follow up on client contacts, discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project costs, and negotiate completion dates and sample requirements.
Address client concerns and resolve client issues.
Provide technical assistance to clients on product inspection and follow-up services.
Establish test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
Maintain familiarity with applicable standards, company manuals, and technical literature.
Examine samples for compliance with UL requirements and notify clients of noncompliance or changes in project scope or specifications.
Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and technician instructions, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering support staff, and establishing completion dates.
Coordinate administrative aspects of project management.
Serve as Project Handler of record and, when assigned, sign as Reviewer of record.
Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and reports.
Prepare Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Resolve engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of variations.
Assist in developing UL requirements, special test methods, and test equipment.
Analyze test programs for adequacy and sequence.
Coordinate or perform File Reviews as directed.
Represent UL at industry-related seminars and trade shows when required.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and applicable physical and digital security practices.
Support management of product safety certification projects across a wide range of products and provide customers with product certification solutions.
Contribute to high-quality project delivery, ensuring product certifications meet relevant standards and customer requirements.
Serve as a technical advisor to customers and may lead project teams, supporting customers throughout product design and manufacturing.
Provide technical standards training to internal and external stakeholders, support development of new products and technologies, and contribute to development of new standards.
Perform other duties as directed.

Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
Follows up on contacts from clients.
Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering support staff and establishing completion dates.
Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
Assists in the development of UL requirements.
Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.

Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Engineering, or other related science and engineering disciplines.
Good command of English, with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Good communication and teamwork skills, with a strong ability and willingness to learn.

You will support the management of product safety certification projects across a wide range of products and provide customers with product certification solutions.
You will contribute to high-quality project delivery, ensuring that product certifications meet relevant standards and customer requirements.
You will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and may take the lead within project teams, supporting customers throughout the product design and manufacturing process.
You will provide technical standards training to both internal and external stakeholders, support the development of new products and technologies, contribute to the development of new standards, and demonstrate leadership in helping the team succeed.

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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