Electrical Laboratory Assistant

UL Solutions • Lowell, AR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Laboratory Assistant tests consumer electronics to determine whether they meet applicable safety and quality assurance standards. The role uses general laboratory equipment and electrical testing instruments, follows defined test plans and datasheets, evaluates and documents test results, and communicates with customers and laboratory colleagues. The assistant also maintains designated equipment and the work area, follows UL Solutions’ Code of Conduct and security practices, and incorporates continuous improvement concepts into the work.

Requirements

• Higher Secondary Education.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.
• Desire 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 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 to perform tests.
• Perform tests using general laboratory equipment and operate designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Perform routine care of designated test equipment and the work area.
• Use a computer terminal to extract and enter readily available information and use available software.
• Follow defined test plans and datasheets as directed.
• Evaluate test performance and sample operation to assess test results.
• Record, explain, read, and interpret test results.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and reports explaining 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.
• 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 physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K).
• For full-time employees: 15 days of vacation, 12 days of holiday including floating holidays, and 72 hours of sick time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED