Senior Systems & Calibration Technician

UL Solutions•Lowell, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UL Solutions is hiring a Senior Systems & Calibration Technician to join our Retail & Consumer Products Center of Excellence in Lowell, AR! Responsibilities Works to improve existing laboratory tests and processes by identifying and applying new laboratory instrumentation, automation and test fixtures. Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed. Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures. As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities. May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed. Builds, installs, tests and validates new instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures for laboratory tests and processes to ensure they meet technical and user requirements. Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws. Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed. Prepares technical documentation such as manual instructions for hardware and software, calibration procedures, test method validations, etc. Advises and trains others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures. May assist PEs and/or Engineering to validate modified existing methods or develop and validate new test methods. Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section. May act as lead for laboratory capital projects and assumes responsibility for all technical aspects, schedule, budget, vendor interaction and Facility Department support. Proactively seeks automation opportunities to resolve complex testing issues. Schedules, Calibrate, and maintains laboratory instrumentation and apparatus. May determine accuracy of instruments and the measurement uncertainty for equipment calibration. Issues calibration certificates based on internal procedures. As necessary, adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet more complex requirements. Defines the engineering units, ranges, and/or acceptance criteria of instruments to be externally calibrated based on manufacturers equipment specifications, standard requirements and/or accreditations. Checks, verifies and accepts calibration certificates from external calibration service provider(s). Develops internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance. May work with global colleagues to drive technical and operational consistency and to maintain efficiency and scalability in global laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure within a local scope. Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job. Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed. #LI-BW1 #LI-Onsite

Requirements

2 years of formal education with associate degree or certification as a technician through acknowledged organization.
Generally, 6 years directly related experience in the calibration and/or development and support of laboratory instrumentation, automation tools and processes.
Makes difficult tactical decisions even when all the information is not available.
Leverages and embraces the diverse knowledge and expertise of the team to solve problems.
Takes an outside-in approach, seeing, understanding and including others points of view, to problem solving.
Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.
Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
Works with the team to implement change initiatives.
Delegates tasks appropriately.
Builds networks across UL to promote organizational success.
Communicates effectively in written and oral form.
Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Proven ability to work with diverse, global teams.
Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.
Uses proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment.
Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
Experience leading change initiatives across an organization.
Ability to work on and/or lead sometimes complex cross-functional and cross-geography project teams.
Ability to coach and mentor other laboratory support personnel.
Knowledge of the most common laboratory test equipment and the principles of measurement uncertainty.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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

Works to improve existing laboratory tests and processes by identifying and applying new laboratory instrumentation, automation and test fixtures.
Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
Builds, installs, tests and validates new instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures for laboratory tests and processes to ensure they meet technical and user requirements.
Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
Prepares technical documentation such as manual instructions for hardware and software, calibration procedures, test method validations, etc.
Advises and trains others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
May assist PEs and/or Engineering to validate modified existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
May act as lead for laboratory capital projects and assumes responsibility for all technical aspects, schedule, budget, vendor interaction and Facility Department support.
Proactively seeks automation opportunities to resolve complex testing issues.
Schedules, Calibrate, and maintains laboratory instrumentation and apparatus.
May determine accuracy of instruments and the measurement uncertainty for equipment calibration.
Issues calibration certificates based on internal procedures.
As necessary, adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet more complex requirements.
Defines the engineering units, ranges, and/or acceptance criteria of instruments to be externally calibrated based on manufacturers equipment specifications, standard requirements and/or accreditations.
Checks, verifies and accepts calibration certificates from external calibration service provider(s).
Develops internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
May work with global colleagues to drive technical and operational consistency and to maintain efficiency and scalability in global laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure within a local scope.
Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.