Electrical Laboratory Assistant

UL Solutions•Lowell, AR

14d

About The Position

The Electrical Laboratory Assistant tests consumer electronics to ensure they meet safety and quality assurance standards. The role uses general laboratory equipment and electrical testing tools, follows defined test plans and datasheets, evaluates samples and test results, and records and communicates findings. The assistant also supports customer sample evaluation, maintains designated equipment and work areas, and works with engineers and laboratory technician staff.

Requirements

Higher Secondary Education.
Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
Understanding of basic principles of electricity is highly preferred.
Experience with voltmeters, amp meters, battery testers, and other electrical testing equipment is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the basic principles of electricity.
Experience with voltmeters, amp meters, battery testers, and other electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Build and/or adapt basic setup and test equipment for tests.
Perform tests using general laboratory equipment.
Perform routine care of designated test equipment and the work area.
Use a computer terminal to extract and input readily available information and use available software.
Follow defined test plans and datasheets as directed.
Evaluate test performance and sample operation to properly assess test results.
Record and explain test results.
Read and interpret test results.
Prepare charts, graphs, and reports to explain test results.
Examine test samples, read measuring instruments, and review test data with a supervisor.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
Examine customer samples and learn to operate basic tests for each case as instructed.
Communicate with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
Operate designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
Receive instructions from and report data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
Record observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
Develop working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation, and systems.
Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow physical and digital security practices.
Perform other duties as directed.