Engineer
About The Position
UL Solutions is seeking a recent Electrical or Mechanical Engineering graduate for an Engineer role in Brea, California. The position follows a hybrid schedule that requires three days per week in the office. Candidates with exposure to HVAC, power tools, gardening tools, fans, water heaters, or similar products are encouraged to apply. The Engineer plans and coordinates product testing, evaluation, and certification projects. This includes defining project scope and specifications, establishing test programs, examining samples for compliance with UL requirements, coordinating laboratory work, and communicating project status, technical issues, requirements, costs, and results to clients. The role may involve travel to client sites to conduct or witness tests and may include serving as a Project Handler or Reviewer of record. The role also supports continuous improvement, resolves engineering issues, contributes to UL requirements and test methods, and may represent UL at industry events. UL Solutions describes its work as supporting product innovation, safety, security, sustainability, and healthier environments through testing, inspection, and certification services.
Requirements
- Recent graduate; fresh graduates are welcome.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to HVAC systems, power tools or drills, gardening tools, permanent fans, dual or micro water heaters, or similar consumer or industrial products.
- Basic understanding of product testing, evaluation, or certification processes.
Responsibilities
- Determine project scope, develop preliminary investigation plans, and establish specifications such as cost, timing, and sample requirements based on client input, available data, and product construction.
- Travel to client sites when needed to conduct or witness tests.
- Initiate and follow up on client communications to explain services and discuss technical issues, UL procedures and requirements, costs, completion dates, and sample requirements.
- Address client concerns and resolve client issues.
- Provide technical assistance regarding product inspection and follow-up services.
- Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
- Stay familiar with applicable standards, company manuals, and technical literature.
- Examine samples for compliance with UL requirements and notify clients about noncompliance or changes in project scope or specifications.
- Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and technician instructions, scheduling and reviewing laboratory technician and engineering assistant work, and establishing completion dates.
- Coordinate administrative aspects of project management.
- Serve as Project Handler of record and/or Reviewer of record when assigned.
- 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 and/or perform File Reviews as directed.
- Represent UL at industry-related events such as seminars and trade shows when needed.
- 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 for mental and financial health.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid vacation (15 days), holidays and personal days (12 days total), and sick time (72 hours).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
