Electrical Engineer - Wire & Cable

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, transforming safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers. The Electrical Engineer - Wire & Cable will manage projects related to New Work Certification and Follow-Up Service for telecommunications cables, requiring strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

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 assistants and establishing completion dates

Coordinates administrative aspects of project management

May serve as Project Handler of record and/or 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 shown. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices

Performs other duties as directed

Benefits

Eligible for 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.

Paid time off including vacation (15 days),

Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)

Sick time off (72 hours).

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in Melville, NY.

Company

Safety science testing, inspection, certification, software, and advisory services

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

https://www.ul.com/solutions

Founded in 1894

10001+ employees

Qualifications

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills. Ability to interact with customers

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Required skills

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Experience

Mid level