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UL Solutions · 1 day ago

Engineering Technician

Lowell, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, providing testing, inspection, and certification services. The Engineering Technician role involves examining test samples, developing procedures, managing staff workflow, and communicating with engineering personnel and clients to ensure effective testing and compliance with safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions

Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies

Assists in scheduling, assigning, reviewing and coordinating workflow to assure proper utilization of staff

Directs the daily activities of designated staff

Advises supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals and merit ratings of staff

Designs, adapts or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions

Prepares purchase and material requisitions

Recommends solutions to observed test problems

Communicates with engineering personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability and with clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results

May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results

Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and to arrange for delivery of samples from receiving dock

Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports

Develops training seminars and may assist in training laboratory staff

Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations

May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify 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

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

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

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

Engineering educationTesting analysisProject managementMicrosoft OfficeAutomation integrationCoachingCustomer serviceInnovative thinkingMentoringCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

Required

Some University education in Engineering or a related discipline plus six years directly related experience required

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service

Demonstrated ability to successfully partner with Engineering and other Laboratory Personnel to complete projects in a timely manner with high quality

Demonstrated ability to analyze special testing needs

Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor more junior laboratory staff

Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers. Proven ability to be innovative and creative

Desire to work in a team-oriented environment

Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must

Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing