Engineer Project Associate - Electric Vehicle Charging

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role, based in the Northbrook, IL office, supports the EV Charging team and other energy product categories. The position involves conducting technical evaluations, coordinating laboratory testing, and ensuring compliance with UL standards. The role requires direct customer interaction, project timeline management, technical report preparation, and guidance throughout the certification process to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus two years directly related experience.
Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
Basic knowledge of laboratory testing apparatus and techniques common to the appropriate discipline.

Nice To Haves

Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.

Responsibilities

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.
Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
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.
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.