Associate Field Engineer

Job Description

• Under direct supervision, learns how to perform 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 judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and may determine if alternative is acceptable.
• 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.
• May provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
• May discuss 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 manufacturers 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.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

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.

Skills Required

production inspection, technical judgment, safety certification inspections, continuous improvement concepts, non-safety certification inspections