Lead Staff Laboratory Engineer - Datacenter Testing

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the global expert in one or more Lab technical skill sets. Provides technical leadership, driving consistency and competency through standardization of testing methods across Labs. Communicates technical information in a manner which drives clear understanding, consistency and validity. Identifies coaching, training and safety awareness opportunities and focuses on knowledge sharing. Establishes specific criteria for competency skill sets for all Laboratory staff. Advances global safety through identification of risks, and by collaborating with Labs & Operations Leadership to implement risk management strategies. Determines effective ways to build safety into the testing process. Leads by example, always making safety the number one priority. Stays up to date on the latest technologies pertaining to skill set responsibilities. Understands and shares new and updated technologies to help the Labs organization prepare for future staff and equipment needs. Identifies how changes in the industry may disrupt the testing currently being performed. Identifies opportunities for process efficiency through digitalization and automation. Assists leaders in driving standardization and reducing the complexity of testing. Engages in continuous improvement through application of Lean principles, increasing capacity and generating cost savings by eliminating waste. Participates in the selection process for Regional Laboratory Technical Lead (RLTL) and Designated Laboratory Technical Lead (DLTL) candidates and takes a lead role in their technical development. Develops training with clear learning objectives, addressing skill set specific criteria. Partners with learning experts to develop creative approaches for training individuals who are primarily hands on learners. Works with PrEs and other responsible Conformity Assessment Services (CAS) staff to determine test methods, equipment needs and skills requirements resulting from changes or additions to technical requirements. May provide support, participating as a technical representative in internal meetings and committees. Reads and follows the UL Solutions Codes of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

University Degree in Engineering required.
10+ years of directly related experience with datacenter power and/or cooling.
Demonstrated ability to coach and train others.
Good writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in English.
Speaks credibly in area of own expertise with ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical way.
Able to develop and present training materials using a variety of methods (group presentations, video, etc.).
Detailed knowledge of UL Solutions Laboratory operations and technical vocabulary common to involved skill sets.
Working knowledge of UL basic safety principles.
Working knowledge of involved test methods.
Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new or unusual product testing.
Working knowledge of involved industry issues, needs and problems.
Working knowledge of ULs Conformity Assessment Services, Follow-up Services and Standards development process.
Ability to perform as a respected technical resource for peers, management and constituency.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or HVAC Engineering preferred.
Experience with datacenter component testing preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the global expert in one or more Lab technical skill sets.
Provides technical leadership, driving consistency and competency through standardization of testing methods across Labs.
Communicates technical information in a manner which drives clear understanding, consistency and validity.
Identifies coaching, training and safety awareness opportunities and focuses on knowledge sharing.
Establishes specific criteria for competency skill sets for all Laboratory staff.
Advances global safety through identification of risks, and by collaborating with Labs & Operations Leadership to implement risk management strategies.
Determines effective ways to build safety into the testing process.
Leads by example, always making safety the number one priority.
Stays up to date on the latest technologies pertaining to skill set responsibilities.
Understands and shares new and updated technologies to help the Labs organization prepare for future staff and equipment needs.
Identifies how changes in the industry may disrupt the testing currently being performed.
Identifies opportunities for process efficiency through digitalization and automation.
Assists leaders in driving standardization and reducing the complexity of testing.
Engages in continuous improvement through application of Lean principles, increasing capacity and generating cost savings by eliminating waste.
Participates in the selection process for Regional Laboratory Technical Lead (RLTL) and Designated Laboratory Technical Lead (DLTL) candidates and takes a lead role in their technical development.
Develops training with clear learning objectives, addressing skill set specific criteria.
Partners with learning experts to develop creative approaches for training individuals who are primarily hands on learners.
Works with PrEs and other responsible Conformity Assessment Services (CAS) staff to determine test methods, equipment needs and skills requirements resulting from changes or additions to technical requirements.
May provide support, participating as a technical representative in internal meetings and committees.
Reads and follows the UL Solutions Codes of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.