Senior Systems & Calibration Engineer

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

3d•$91,900 - $122,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems & Calibration Engineer develops and supports laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures, and laboratory infrastructure. The role supports installation, testing, and validation; operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responds to repair and modification requests; and produces technical documentation, calibration procedures, and test method validations. It advises and trains colleagues and may assist with the validation or development of test methods. The position leads laboratory capital projects, including technical scope, schedule, budget, vendor interaction, and Facility Department support. It also schedules and performs calibration and maintenance, may determine instrument accuracy and measurement uncertainty, issues calibration certificates, defines requirements for external calibration, and verifies external calibration certificates. The engineer develops internal calibration and maintenance procedures and works with global colleagues to promote consistent, efficient, and scalable laboratory systems. The role incorporates continuous improvement and follows UL business conduct and security practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline, such as Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics.
Generally, six years of directly related experience in calibration and/or development and support of laboratory instrumentation, automation tools, and processes.
Ability to make difficult tactical decisions when information is incomplete.
Ability to leverage team expertise and consider others' perspectives in problem-solving.
Ability to develop customer-convenient solutions that meet customer and company needs.
Ability to adapt proactively through preparation and contingency planning.
Ability to work with a team to implement change initiatives and delegate tasks appropriately.
Ability to build networks across UL and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Knowledge of equipment used in the conformity assessment industry.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and work with diverse, global teams.
Ability to develop and deliver clear, actionable communications to stakeholders.
Ability to use proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems.
Strong functional and technical knowledge relevant to the role.
Experience leading change initiatives across an organization.
Ability to work on and/or lead complex cross-functional and cross-geography project teams.
Ability to coach and mentor laboratory support personnel.
Knowledge of common laboratory test equipment and principles of measurement uncertainty.
Ability to read and interpret operations, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence and present standard information and respond to questions from internal or external clients.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, document, and apply laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures, including systems supporting laboratory infrastructure upgrades.
Support installation, testing, and validation of new or revised instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures to meet quality requirements and user needs.
Operate designated laboratory equipment and tools and respond to requests to repair or modify existing systems and fixtures.
Record laboratory support activities on appropriate UL forms when applicable, and plan activities or evaluate results as directed.
Ensure test systems meet safety requirements and comply with local laws.
Update and maintain automation hardware and software as needed.
Prepare technical documentation, including hardware and software manuals, calibration procedures, and test method validations.
Advise and train others in the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures.
Assist PEs and/or Engineering in validating modified methods or developing and validating new test methods, as needed.
Assist in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budgets for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
Lead laboratory capital projects and manage their technical aspects, schedules, budgets, vendor interactions, and Facility Department support.
Identify automation opportunities to address complex testing issues.
Schedule, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation and apparatus.
Determine instrument accuracy and measurement uncertainty when applicable, and issue calibration certificates under internal procedures.
Adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet more complex requirements as necessary.
Define engineering units, ranges, and acceptance criteria for instruments sent for external calibration, based on equipment specifications, standards, and/or accreditation requirements.
Review, verify, and accept calibration certificates from external calibration providers.
Develop internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
Work with global colleagues to promote technical and operational consistency, efficiency, and scalability within the local scope.
Use a computer and available software to extract and input information.
Apply continuous improvement concepts and techniques, follow UL Standards of Business Conduct, and comply with physical and digital security practices.
Perform other duties as directed.