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UL Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Principal Engineer - Medium Voltage, Switchgear & Assemblies

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UL Solutions is seeking a Principal Engineer - Medium Voltage, Switchgear & Assemblies with expertise in high voltage systems. This role acts as a Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the principal engineering team, requiring strong client-facing skills and technical leadership.

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Responsibilities

Serves as Global SME for high voltage systems, such as circuit-breaker, switchgear, substation and associated equipment, etc

Serves as representative on standards committees

Publishes articles related to technical expertise

Studies and understands test standards, testing technology, and regulations for scope of responsibility

Takes on role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for standards, industry, and/or test capability

Represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars, trade shows or standards committees

Manages and develops new standard programs and capabilities for region or globally

Has detailed understanding of test techniques, procedures, and equipment

Performs complex test procedures when necessary

Provides training to staff when necessary

Follows up on contacts from clients and communicates technical issues, Test Standard explanations, certification requirements and UL procedures and requirements

Acts to address client concerns and resolve issues for a region or global office

Drives for consistency and enhanced quality in area of expertise

Within their region, or for the wider organization, operates and maintains test equipment appropriately to measure and test customer samples

Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job for a region or global office

Manages and reviews related internal documents for accuracy

Develops special test methods and test equipment for new standards, test requirements, or improved efficiency, when needed

Support the business externally through travelling to meetings at client sites, attendance at industry related events and other meetings

Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

High voltage systemsElectrical power distributionStandards familiarityTechnical leadershipCommunication skills

Required

University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus generally twelve years of directly related work experience or equivalent education and experience

10+ years of experience with high voltage systems required

Familiarity with as UL 2748, IEEE C12, C37, C57 series, IEC 62271 series

Ability to travel 20%

Strong communication skills. Ability to interact with internal and external teams