Field Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)

Job Description

• Performs safety and non-safety certification inspections and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
• Analyzes and evaluates examination and test results against applicable requirements.
• Uses technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and may determine if alternative is acceptable.
• May audit customer quality management/assurance programs.
• Has the authority to exercise independent discretion and judgment when making technical decisions. Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records.
• Periodically reviews manufacturers programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
• Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
• Understands construction and test acceptance criteria in FUII and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, FUIIs and/or procedures for Special Competency required categories.
• Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
• Investigates the misuse of UL Mark.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
• Discusses 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.
• Provides technical assistance in several product categories and/or inspection methods. Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment.
• Observes the use of manufacturers equipment necessary to meet UL requirements.
• Confirms the proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
• Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms.
• Maintains logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses.
• Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
• Participates in proposing changes to the UL Policy Manuals such as the Field Services Manual.
• Reviews and submits comments on the new Follow-Up Services programs.
• Coordinates with other UL staff on conducting the field portion of File Reviews.
• Resolves process, management system and possibly engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Understands and applies HBSE (Hazardous Based Safety Engineering) principles and concept correctly when necessary, during VN handling.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• May participate in reviewing the work of other staff.
• May participate in reviewing and interpreting quality assurance program requirements to assist in implementation of alternate quality-based inspection programs. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 1 - 3 years of relevant working experience.
• General electronics background, strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Familiar with test instruments voltmeter, ammeter, dielectric
• withstand tester, ground continuity tester, etc.
• Have some experience in Quality System Management such as ISO9001 or ISO internal auditor will be an added advantage.
• Interest in developing cross-selling skills to better understand client business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
• Remote set up with work-based location in Hanoi, Viet Nam.
• Fluency in English is required.
  
  

About Us

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.