Engineering Technician

UL Solutions•Plano, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician will examine test samples, read measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions. This role involves developing operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards, and safety policies. The technician will assist in scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and coordinating workflow to ensure proper staff utilization and direct the daily activities of designated staff. They will advise supervisors on staffing levels, performance appraisals, and merit ratings. The role includes designing, adapting, or directing the building of test setups and equipment for new situations based on test specifications and engineering requests. Responsibilities also encompass preparing purchase and material requisitions, recommending solutions to observed test problems, and communicating with engineering personnel and clients. The technician will record data, prepare data sheets and reports, develop training seminars, and may assist in training laboratory staff. Planning tests, evaluating results, and reporting opinions and interpretations are key functions. The role may involve assisting with modifying existing methods or developing new test methods, and assisting in developing annual budgetary goals and capital expenditure budgets for laboratory equipment. Integrating continuous improvement concepts and techniques is expected, along with adherence to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and security practices. Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

Some University education in Engineering or a related discipline plus six years directly related experience required.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality.
Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff.
Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

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 and 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.