Laboratory Engineer

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves following complex defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision to evaluate test performance and sample operation. The Laboratory Engineer will record and explain test results, complete test reports, and may serve as a Project Lead for simple test programs. Responsibilities include defining test plans, ensuring report accuracy, meeting deadlines, and managing project activities. The role requires examining complex customer samples, operating appropriate tests, and communicating with customers during setup and operation. Understanding specific test standards and product technology is crucial. The engineer will also direct, build, and/or adapt simple test setups and equipment, operate and maintain complex test equipment, and perform maintenance and calibration on designated test equipment and laboratory areas. Integrating continuous improvement concepts, communicating suggestions for new equipment and processes, and adhering to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and security practices are also key aspects of this position. Other duties as directed.

Requirements

University Degree in Engineering (in related field of work) or equivalent work experience.
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.
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 Microsoft Office suite is a must.
Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.

Responsibilities

Follows complex defined test plans and datasheets with necessary supervision/support.
Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
Records and explains test results and completes test report.
Serves as Project Lead for simple test programs as assigned with the necessary assistance.
Communicates project status and results as needed.
Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting of agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities.
Examines complex customer samples with help and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case.
Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
Understands specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
Directs, builds and/or adapts simple test setups and equipment for assigned work, based on test plans and instructions from engineering.
Operates and maintains complex test equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples.
Performs complex maintenance on designated test equipment and laboratory area.
May perform complex calibration of test equipment.
Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques for both process and equipment.
Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Other duties as directed.