Senior Systems & Calibration Engineer

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems & Calibration Engineer develops, designs, documents, and applies laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures for laboratory testing and infrastructure upgrades. The role supports installation, testing, and validation to ensure quality compliance and alignment with user requirements, and responds to requests to repair or modify existing systems. It operates laboratory equipment as directed and records support activities on appropriate UL forms when applicable.

The position schedules, calibrates, and maintains laboratory instrumentation and apparatus; may determine instrument accuracy and measurement uncertainty; issues calibration certificates under internal procedures; and verifies calibration certificates from external providers. It develops internal calibration and maintenance procedures, defines requirements for equipment sent for external calibration, and adapts methods, processes, tools, and techniques to meet complex requirements. It also updates automation hardware and software, prepares technical documentation, advises and trains users, and may assist with test-method development and validation.

The role may plan laboratory support activities, evaluate results, contribute to annual budgetary and capital expenditure goals, and lead laboratory capital projects, including technical scope, schedules, budgets, vendor interactions, and Facility Department support. It seeks automation opportunities to address complex testing issues and works with global colleagues to promote consistent, efficient, and scalable laboratory systems within its local scope. The engineer integrates continuous improvement into the work, follows UL business conduct and security practices, and performs other duties as directed.

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, 6 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 diverse team knowledge and perspectives to solve problems.
• Ability to develop customer-convenient solutions that meet both 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 written and oral form.
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions.
• Good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and work with diverse global teams.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, impactful, actionable communications to stakeholders.
• Ability to use proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems.
• Functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level.
• 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 other 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.
• Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, document, and apply laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, and test fixtures for testing or laboratory infrastructure upgrades.
• Support installation, testing, and validation of new or revised instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and meet user requirements.
• Operate designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Respond to requests to repair or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures.
• Record observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms when applicable.
• Plan laboratory support activities and evaluate results as directed.
• Ensure new and existing 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 instructions, calibration procedures, and test-method validations.
• Advise and train others in using laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, and test fixtures.
• Assist PEs and/or Engineering with validation of modified methods or development and validation of new test methods.
• 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 oversee technical aspects, schedules, budgets, vendor interactions, and Facility Department support.
• Identify automation opportunities to resolve complex testing issues.
• Schedule, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation and apparatus.
• Determine instrument accuracy and measurement uncertainty for equipment calibration when applicable.
• Issue calibration certificates according to internal procedures.
• Define engineering units, ranges, and acceptance criteria for instruments sent for external calibration, based on equipment specifications, standards, and/or accreditation requirements.
• Check, verify, and accept calibration certificates from external calibration service providers.
• Develop internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to promote technical and operational consistency, efficiency, and scalability in laboratory systems and infrastructure within a local scope.
• Use a computer to extract or input available information and use available software.
• Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the work.
• Follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Estimated salary range of $91,900 to $122,500, based on job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors.
• Eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K), according to standard rewards offered in the individual location or country.
• Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays including floating holidays, and 72 hours of sick time off.

What This Job Offers

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