Staff Engineering Associate

• Determines project scope and specifications with substantial latitude for action or decision.
• Recommends changes in procedures, design or equipment where necessary.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Communicates with clients to provide technical assistance in reference to complex product evaluation and/or inspection and follow-up services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Resolves technical issues and explains UL procedures and requirements.
• Plans, conducts and supervises projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.
• Coordinates complex laboratory activities by developing data sheets.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Represents UL on technical committees of national and/or international organizations.
• Provides leadership and technical advice on special projects that involve complex, new or unusual issues.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs special projects as directed.

• Some University education in a related discipline plus directly related work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products.
• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards:  We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). 

   

What you’ll experience working for ULS 

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. 

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.  

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. 

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, worki