Systems & Calibration Engineer

Job Description

• Develops, designs, documents, and/or applies new laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, test fixtures needed for laboratory testing or in support of upgrading the laboratory infrastructure.
• Supports the installation, testing and validation of the new and/or revised instrumentation, automated systems or test fixtures to ensure quality compliance and user requirements.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record of laboratory support activities.
• May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
• Ensures both new and existing test systems meet safety requirements and compliance with the local laws.
• Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
• Prepares technical documentation such as manual instructions for hardware and software, calibration procedures, test method validations, etc.
• Advises and trains others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
• May assist PEs and/or Engineering to validate modified existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
• Proactively seeks automation opportunities to resolve complex testing issues.
• Schedules, Calibrate, and maintains laboratory instrumentation and apparatus.
• May determine accuracy of instruments and the measurement uncertainty for equipment calibration.
• Issues calibration certificates based on internal procedures.
• As necessary, adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet more complex requirements.
• Defines the engineering units, ranges, and/or acceptance criteria of instruments to be externally calibrated based on manufacturers equipment specifications, standard requirements and/or accreditations.
• Checks, verifies and accepts calibration certificates from external calibration service provider(s).
• Develops internal procedures for laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Works with global colleagues to drive technical and operational consistency and to maintain efficiency and scalability in global laboratory instrumentation, automated systems, test fixtures and/or laboratory infrastructure within a local scope.
• Operates a computer to extract/input readily available information and to use available software.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the UL Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Engineering or relevant Engineering Discipline (such as Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology or Physics but not limited to these disciplines only).
• Generally, 4 years directly related experience in the calibration and/or development and support of laboratory instrumentation, automation tools and processes.
• Makes difficult tactical decisions even when all the information is not available.
• Leverages and embraces the diverse knowledge and expertise of the team to solve problems.
• Takes an outside-in approach, seeing, understanding and including others points of view, to problem solving.
• Ensures customer convenient solutions meet both customer and company needs.
• Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
• Works with the team to implement change initiatives.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Builds networks across UL to promote organizational success.
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form.
• Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of equipment used within the conformity assessment industry.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Develops and delivers clear, impactful, actionable communications to all stakeholders.
• Uses proven methods and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to solve difficult problems with effective solutions;
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Is a highly trusted, direct, and truthful individual.
• Knowledge of the most common laboratory test equipment and the principles of measurement uncertainty.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operations, maintenance and procedure manuals.
• Ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present standard information and respond to questions from individuals or small groups of internal or external clients.