Laboratory Engineer

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

2d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Engineer conducts and evaluates testing of customer samples, follows established test plans and datasheets, and prepares accurate test reports. The role may lead simple test programs, manage project activities and deadlines, communicate project status and results, and interact with customers during test setup and operation. The engineer also operates, maintains, and may calibrate complex laboratory equipment; builds or adapts simple test setups; and contributes suggestions and continuous-improvement ideas for laboratory processes and equipment. The position requires following UL Solutions’ Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to partner successfully with Engineering and other laboratory personnel to complete projects on time and with high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

• Follow complex defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision and support.
• Evaluate test performance and sample operation to assess test results.
• Record and explain test results and complete test reports.
• Serve as Project Lead for assigned simple test programs with necessary assistance.
• Communicate project status and results as needed.
• Define test plans, ensure report completion and accuracy, meet agreed deadlines, and manage project-related activities.
• Examine complex customer samples with assistance and learn to operate appropriate tests for each case.
• Communicate with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Understand specific test standards and product technology within the scope of responsibility.
• Direct, build, or adapt simple test setups and equipment for assigned work based on test plans and engineering instructions.
• Operate and appropriately maintain complex test equipment used to measure and test customer samples.
• Perform complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory areas.
• May perform complex calibration of test equipment.
• Apply basic continuous-improvement concepts and techniques to processes and equipment.
• Communicate suggestions to management and technical staff regarding equipment, processes, and forms that could improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Read and 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 supporting mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings through a 401(k).
• Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays including floating holidays, and 72 hours of sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level