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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Laboratory Engineer

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNorthbrook, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A required associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent military electronics training.
  • A university degree in engineering in a related field of work, or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and customer service.
  • Ability to partner with engineering and laboratory personnel to complete projects on time and with high quality.
  • Ability to analyze special testing needs.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals, including Ohm's Law, open-circuit voltage, and single- and three-phase electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems.
  • Ability to solder and perform hands-on electrical assembly work.
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hands-on laboratory environment.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.

Responsibilities

  • Follow complex defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision and support.
  • Evaluate test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
  • Record and explain test results and complete test reports.
  • Serve as project lead for simple test programs as assigned, with necessary assistance.
  • Communicate project status and results as needed.
  • Define test plans, ensure report completion and accuracy, meet agreed deadlines, and manage project-related activities.
  • Examine complex customer samples with assistance and learn to operate appropriate tests for each case.
  • Communicate with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
  • Understand specific test standards and product technology within the scope of responsibility.
  • Direct, build, or adapt simple test setups and equipment for assigned work based on test plans and engineering instructions.
  • Operate and maintain complex test equipment to measure and test customer samples.
  • Perform complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory areas.
  • Perform complex calibration of test equipment as applicable.
  • Integrate basic continuous-improvement concepts and techniques for processes and equipment.
  • Communicate suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to management and technical staff to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Perform high- and low-power electrical testing, mechanical evaluations, temperature and heating analysis, environmental conditioning tests, grounding and bonding system verification, abnormal-operation and overload testing, short-circuit testing, and electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
  • Test and evaluate products including electric vehicle chargers, inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, EV cord reels and connectors, combiner boxes, and GFCI, AFCI, and LDCI devices.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with wiring devices, electrical components, power electronics, or related products.
  • Previous laboratory, testing, manufacturing, or technical field experience.
  • Interest or experience in laboratory automation, data acquisition systems, and process-improvement initiatives.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and ability to identify innovative solutions to technical challenges.

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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