Staff Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, United States

• Determines project scope and specifications with substantial latitude for action or decision.
• Recommends changes in procedures, design or equipment where necessary.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Communicates with clients to provide technical assistance in reference to complex product evaluation and/or inspection and follow-up services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Resolves technical issues and explains UL procedures and requirements.
• Plans, conducts and supervises projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.
• Coordinates complex laboratory activities by developing data sheets.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Represents UL on technical committees of national and/or international organizations.
• Provides leadership and technical advice on special projects that involve complex, new or unusual issues.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs special projects as directed.

- This role will be performing evaluation and creating safety plans for Printed Wiring Boards. Detailed knowledge of PCB Safety Standards is required. Evaluator/Reviewer competency is required (or the ability to gain competency quickly). Knowledge of internal ULS systems and tools is a must.