Field Engineer

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 (Follow Up Inspection Instructions) 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 (Variation Notice) 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

• Bachelors' degree or diploma from an accredited university through a formal program of study in Engineering or relevant Engineering Discipline (such as Electromechanical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechanical Administrator, Mechatronics Engineering but not limited to these disciplines only) and generally two years directly related experience.
• Upper Intermediate level of English is required.
• Candidate must live in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.
• Car is required.

What you’ll experience working at UL Solutions:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers health insurance, grocery card. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Learn More:

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

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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.

About The Team

UL Solutions ’ Field Engineering team works on-site with our customers to understand their needs and how they meet the market's needs. We help to ensure that all certified products continue to comply with UL Solutions ' requirements and partner with customers to help them meet their changing needs.