This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the Northbrook, IL office.

　　We have created a new position to support functional safety engineering staff with interactions with UL lab and other project tasks. This individual will be exposed to lab procedures and testing. As they expand their experience and understanding of product functional safety, there will be opportunities to progress into Functional Safety Engineering roles.

　　Learns how to determine project scope, develop a preliminary plan of investigation, and determine project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements.

　　Assists in analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.

　　Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.

　　Communicate 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.

　　Provides technical assistance to clients about product inspection and follow-up services.

　　Assists in establishing appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.

　　Notifies the client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications.

　　Coordinates laboratory activities by assisting in the preparation of data sheets and instructions to technicians.

　　Learns to establish completion dates.

　　Coordinates administrative aspects of project management, as directed.

　　May serve as Project Handler of record as assigned.

　　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 associated with Variation Notices.

　　Learns to analyze and report on the acceptability of the variations.

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

　　Performs other duties as directed.

　　Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required.

　　Strong written and oral communication skills.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

　　What you'll experience working at UL:

　　Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

　　People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

　　Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

　　Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

　　Total Rewards: In the US, we provide lots of great benefits for our employees are their families. From Volunteer Days off to 401k match and retirement contribution benefits to flexible work location & schedule options we look to support our employees no matter what stage in life they are experiencing.

　　Learn More:

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　　A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect 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.

　　From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.​ Our science is your advantage.

　　Mission: Working for a safer world

　　UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

　　Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.