Associate Field Engineer

About Us

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, transforming safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in over 110 countries. We deliver testing, inspection, and certification services, along with software products and advisory offerings, to support customer product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark is a recognized symbol of trust, reflecting our commitment to advancing safety.

About the Team

The Field Engineering team travels to companies and manufacturing facilities to conduct risk-based inspections and ensure the integrity of existing certifications. We perform over 3,000 site visits daily.

About the Role

UL Solutions' Field Engineering team works on-site with customers to understand their needs and how they meet market demands. We help ensure certified products comply with UL Solutions' requirements and partner with customers to meet their changing needs. This role is hiring in the Albany, NY area.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems, and field evaluations in accordance with required performance standards and requirements.
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Use technical judgment to determine if noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and if alternatives are achieved.
• Assist 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 review manufacturers’ programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
• Evaluate and facilitate options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
• Communicate with manufacturers, customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
• Investigate misuse of the UL Mark.
• Provide general information on policies and procedures for UL services, and promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discuss procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection, and variations in products, devices, processes, systems, and materials to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements, or help develop new requirements.
• Use instruments such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL-supplied equipment to perform inspections.
• Observe the use of manufacturer’s equipment necessary to meet UL requirements.
• Confirm proper calibration of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL-supplied equipment.
• Document examination, variations, and test results on appropriate UL forms.
• Maintain logs for scheduling inspections, time, and expenses.
• Perform various calculations in specific engineering fields such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
• Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 the area is expected on occasion for training and additional support.
• This position does not generally report to a specific UL office.
• Must be located or willing to relocate to the Albany, NY area.
• Strong computer skills.
• Use of instruments: micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• General electronics background.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Ability to cross sell and understand client business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-interfacing skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.