Engineer Project Associate - IT/AV

UL Solutions
Guangzhou +1 more

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in product compliance testing and client communication.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in product inspection and compliance testing in IT/AV domains
    — “Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements”
  • Professionals skilled in client communication and negotiation of project terms
    — “Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements”
  • Individuals with a university degree in engineering or related disciplines and prior project management experience
    — “University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus two years directly related experience”

Things to consider

  • Travel to client sites may be required, which involves potential time away from the office
    — “Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites”
  • Candidates must be familiar with UL standards and technical literature for effective job performance
    — “Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in coordinating lab activities and preparing technical documentation
    — “Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve client concerns and explain complex procedures clearly
    — “Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues”
  • Showcase your involvement in developing test methods or contributing to UL requirements
    — “Assists in the development of UL requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • project scope determination
  • client communication
  • technical assistance
Typical background
engineering degreelaboratory testing experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementTechnical AssistanceLaboratory TestingClient CommunicationRegulatory Compliance

Preferred

Continuous ImprovementTest Program Development

About the role

Original posting from UL Solutions

Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.

Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.

Follows up on contacts from clients.

Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.

Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.

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

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

Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.

Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.

Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering support staff and establishing completion dates.

Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.

Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.

Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.

Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.

Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

Assists in the development of UL requirements.

Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.

Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.

May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.

May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

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

Performs other duties as directed.

University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus two years directly related experience.Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.Basic knowledge of laboratory testing apparatus and techniques common to the appropriate discipline.

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.

Source: UL Solutions careers

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