The Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, quality system audits, and field evaluations to ensure product compliance with UL standards. They also communicate with manufacturers and customers to resolve technical variations and facilitate corrective actions.
Requirements overview
Candidates should possess a university degree or equivalent technical certification in engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in compliance or quality engineering. Strong technical aptitude, the ability to interpret schematics, and excellent communication skills are required for this client-facing role.
Key skills
Field engineeringCompliance inspectionQuality systems auditingTechnical evaluationSchematic diagram interpretationMechanical aptitudeElectronics backgroundClient relationship managementConflict resolutionData documentationCalibrationContinuous improvementSafety standards compliance
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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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
UL Field Engineering Team is hiring in the Albany, NY area. 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.
* 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS
* University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in
Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing
Technology, or Physics. 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.
* Field Engineering remote with daily client visits within the Albany, New York
area.
* Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely. Travel
requirements are generally for local travel within a set radius of home
location. Travel outside area is expected on occasion for training purposes
and additional support of workload in other territories. This position does
not generally report to a specific UL office..
Must be located or willing to relocate to the Albany, NY area.
What we offer:
* Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you
consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this
position is $75,000 to $85,000 and is 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 also provides health
benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental
and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the
standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also
provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days),
holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
[https://www.ul.com/healthcare-and-life-sciences]
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.
If you like getting out and about, you’ll love being part of our Field
Engineering team. We travel to companies and manufacturing facilities all over
the world to carry out risk-based inspections and ensure the integrity of
existing certifications — we perform over 3,000 site visits every single day. It
could be testing the fire doors at a school, checking a fire truck or even
inspecting the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square. Every day’s different and
there’s always a new challenge to face. If you love an adventure, join our team
and take your career to new and exciting places.