Engineer Project Associate

Job Description

What do we do as UL Solutions?

First of all, UL Solutions does not sell solutions or components to customers. We are a globally active certification company for all UL brands, UL/EN/CAN, and UL, UL EU certifications. UL Solutions has extensive business units ranging from fire detection, medical technology, and security to materials science. Thus, we make a significant contribution to global product safety in every conceivable industry.

Depending on the product category, many manufacturers can or must demonstrate certain tests or certifications for their products in order to be able to sell them on the global market. This is precisely where we support our customers by offering them the opportunity to certify their products with us.

Join our Building Products engineering team wherewe are expanding our portfolio with a focus on the UL market, where UL/EN/CAN standards play a key role!

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, manages execution and timely completion of basic Fire Building Product projects related to certifications and performance testing.

• 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).
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements, as directed. Follows up on contacts from clients, as directed. Assists in addressing client concerns and resolving client issues, and 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. 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 assisting in preparation of data sheets and instructions to technicians.
• Dynamically manages concurrent project schedules as scope changes or disruptions occur to deliver objective on time.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. Assists in preparing Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Assists in resolving engineering issues related to safety, quality, capability, capacity, speed or cost. Learns to analyze and report on the acceptability of the variations.
  
  

Qualifications

University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology and/or related work experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire/Mechanical Engineering (Graduates are welcome).
• Knowledge and understanding of US test standards.
• Good command of English language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with customers and laboratory technicians.
  
  

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, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit   UL.com

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

Our buildings don’t just shape our skylines — they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they’re safe matters. We’ve been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative new technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we’re on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we’re simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to — quite literally — help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.