Associate Field Engineer - Albany, NY

Summary

UL Solutions is a global provider of testing, inspection, certification, software, and advisory services focused on safety, security, and sustainability. The Associate Field Engineer performs certification inspections, quality-system audits, and field evaluations, analyzes test results, verifies equipment and records, communicates with customers and manufacturers, and supports corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services
• 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
• Use 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
• Document 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

Skills

• Generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptable
• Commensurate experience could be considered
• 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
• University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics
• Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred
• ASQ certification a plus
• Experience with UL Standards, 508A, Industrial Control Panels a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptable
• Commensurate experience could be considered
• 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

Nice to Haves

• University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics
• Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred
• ASQ certification a plus
• Experience with UL Standards, 508A, Industrial Control Panels a plus

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary
• Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country
• Full-time employees receive paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours)
• Remote work with daily client visits within the Albany, New York area