Engineering Technician - Battery Testing

UL Solutions•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week on Auburn Hills, MI. Responsibilities include examining test samples, reading measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions. The role involves developing operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards, and safety policies. It also includes assisting in scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and coordinating workflow to ensure proper staff utilization, and directing the daily activities of designated staff. Advising supervisors on staffing levels, performance appraisals, and merit ratings is also part of the role. The technician will design, adapt, or direct the building of test setups and equipment for new situations based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests. Preparing purchase and material requisitions and recommending solutions to observed test problems are key duties. Communication with engineering personnel for instructions, data conveyance, and equipment availability, as well as with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate equipment test methods or discuss results, is essential. There may be communication with UL field representatives regarding follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods, and results. Additionally, communication with plant department personnel to offer suggestions on equipment needs and arrange for sample delivery is required. The role involves recording observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and preparing data sheets and reports. Developing training seminars and assisting in training laboratory staff may also be part of the responsibilities. Planning tests, evaluating test results, and reporting opinions and interpretations are crucial. The technician may assist PDEs and/or Engineering in modifying existing methods or developing and validating new test methods. Assisting in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budgets for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section is expected. Integrating continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job is a requirement. Employees must read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and adhere to all physical and digital security practices. Other duties may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3-5 years of experience in laboratory equipment maintenance, manufacturing equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, or similar.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
Assists in scheduling, assigning, reviewing and coordinating workflow to assure proper utilization of staff.
Directs the daily activities of designated staff.
Advises supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals and merit ratings of staff.
Designs, adapts or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions.
Prepares purchase and material requisitions.
Recommends solutions to observed test problems.
Communicates with engineering personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability.
Communicates with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results.
May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and to arrange for delivery of samples from receiving dock.
Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
Develops training seminars and may assist in training laboratory staff.
Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.