Engineering Technician

UL Solutions•Lowell, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves examining test samples, reading instruments, and interpreting blueprints and schematics. The technician will develop operating, maintenance, and test procedures, and assist in scheduling and coordinating workflow. They will also direct daily staff activities, advise supervisors on staffing and performance, and design or adapt test setups and equipment. Responsibilities include preparing requisitions, recommending solutions to test problems, communicating with engineering personnel and clients, and recording data on UL forms. The technician will also prepare data sheets and reports, develop training seminars, plan tests, evaluate results, and assist in modifying or developing test methods. Budgetary planning for laboratory equipment and integration of continuous improvement concepts are also key aspects. Adherence to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and security practices is required, along with performing other directed duties.

Requirements

Some University education in Engineering or a related discipline
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.
Communicates with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results.
Communicates 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.
Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.