[Hiring] Field Engineer @UL Solutions

Role Description

UL Solutions’ Field Engineering team works on-site with our customers to understand their needs and how they meet the market's needs. We help to ensure that all certified products continue to comply with UL Solutions' requirements and partner with customers to help them meet their changing needs.

• A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
• Assists in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Uses technical judgement to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determine if alternative is achieved.
• Assists in interpreting and analyzing examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records.
• Periodically reviews manufacturers’ programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
• Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
• Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections. Investigates misuse of UL Mark situations.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes, systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements.
• Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. Observes use of manufacturer’s equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
• Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms. Maintains logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses.
• Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics preferred.
• Generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptable. Commensurate experience could be considered.
• Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred.
• ASQ certification a plus.
• Experience with UL Standards, 508A, Industrial Control Panels a plus.
• General electronics background, and strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Ability to cross sell and understand client business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work at heights. Lightning Protection experience a plus.
• Field Engineering remote with daily client visits within the Kansas City area.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely.
• Must be located or willing to relocate to the Kansas City area.

Requirements

• The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.
• This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary.
• This position provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K).
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).