Plans and manages electrical product investigation and certification projects, including defining scope, developing test programs, coordinating laboratory activities, reviewing samples against UL requirements, resolving compliance issues, and reporting results to clients. The role involves technical client communication, project scheduling, preparation of reports and procedures, occasional independent laboratory testing, and potential travel to client sites.
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conclude on your own the project scope and develop a preliminary plan of investigation accordingly
- Determine the project specifications such as time and sample requirements by analyzing our clients input, supplemental data and product construction.
- Discuss with your clients technical issues, explain procedures and requirements and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
- Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying Standard requirements.
- Notify your client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications
- Coordinate or conduct laboratory activities by preparing data sheets, scheduling and establishing completion dates.
- In some cases, independently conduct trials in internal and external laboratories
- Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports in English
QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
There's nothing more fundamental than the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our rigorous testing processes help providers deliver these fundamental building blocks safely around the world. And with the rise of smart, connected homes, the work we do has never been more exciting - or more innovative. Whether it's light pollution, security systems or smart appliances, we work with commercial systems to ensure their performance and safety for people around the world. We're passionate about exploring new solutions and finding better ways to help create healthier, happier environments. Join our team and play an essential role in shaping safer futures.
- 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 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.
- Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
- Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance 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 engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
- Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
- May serve as Project Handler of record and/or 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.
- Assists in the development of UL requirements.
- Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
- Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
- May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
- May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shown. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conclude on your own the project scope and develop a preliminary plan of investigation accordingly
- Determine the project specifications such as time and sample requirements by analyzing our clients input, supplemental data and product construction.
- Discuss with your clients technical issues, explain procedures and requirements and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
- Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying Standard requirements.
- Notify your client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications
- Coordinate or conduct laboratory activities by preparing data sheets, scheduling and establishing completion dates.
- In some cases, independently conduct trials in internal and external laboratories
- Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports in English
QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree or above in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics(Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation, etc) from an accredited program.
- No experience required.
- Fluent in English listening, speaking, reading & writing.
- Willing to travel.
- Good communication skill.
- Strong self-learning ability and good execution.
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
There's nothing more fundamental than the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our rigorous testing processes help providers deliver these fundamental building blocks safely around the world. And with the rise of smart, connected homes, the work we do has never been more exciting - or more innovative. Whether it's light pollution, security systems or smart appliances, we work with commercial systems to ensure their performance and safety for people around the world. We're passionate about exploring new solutions and finding better ways to help create healthier, happier environments. Join our team and play an essential role in shaping safer futures.
UL Solutions San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States
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