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UL Solutions · 1 week ago

Project Engineer - Consumer Technology

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, providing testing, inspection, and certification services. The Project Engineer will be responsible for determining project scope, communicating with clients, and coordinating laboratory activities while ensuring compliance with UL requirements.

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Responsibilities

Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction

Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites

Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services

Follows up on contacts from clients

Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements

Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues

Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services

Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements

Notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications

Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff and establishing completion dates

Coordinates administrative aspects of project management

Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned

Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports

Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages

Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job

Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations

Proposes development of new and/or revised UL requirements

Develops special test methods and test equipment

Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews

May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows

May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories

May directs and review work of assigned staff

May train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers

Provides technical assistance to laboratory and/or field staff

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

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringEngineering experienceUL/cUL/IEC/EN standardsProject managementCommunication

Required

University Degree in Engineering required

5+ years of engineering experience in consumer technology

A thorough knowledge of UL/cUL/IEC/EN 62368-1 2nd, 3rd, 4th editions and National Differences required

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Preferred

Electrical Engineering highly preferred

IEC 62471-1, IEC 60825-1, UL 4200A, and Outdoor – IP experience preferred

Product-specific standards based on device categories such as tablets, e-readers, smart speakers, digital streaming media players, power adaptors, smart glasses, and accessories preferred