Field Engineer - Illinois Valley - Remote Eligible

Field Engineer

UL Field Engineering Team is hiring in the Illinois Valley 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Using technical judgement to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determine if alternative is achieved.
• Assisting 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 reviewing manufacturers' programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
• Evaluating and facilitating options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
• Communicating with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections. Investigating misuse of UL Mark situations.
• Providing general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discussing 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.
• Using instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. Observing use of manufacturer's equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. Confirming proper calibration of manufacturers' measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
• Documenting examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms. Maintaining logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses. Performing various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
• Integrating continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Qualifications include:

• 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.
• Ability to work at heights. Lightning Protection experience a plus.
• Field Engineering remote with daily client visits within the Illinois Valley 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 Illinois Valley, South of the Joliet areas.

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 floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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