Senior Laboratory Technician

Technician – EV / Energy Lab

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UL Solutions is seeking a motivated, hands‑on Laboratory Technician to join our growing EV / Energy Laboratory team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of emerging technologies, helping evaluate and certify products that power homes, businesses, electric vehicles, and critical infrastructure around the world.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in performing safety and performance testing, operating specialized equipment, analyzing results, and collaborating with experienced engineers and industry professionals. We are looking for individuals who enjoy solving technical challenges, working with cutting‑edge technologies, and contributing to a safer, more sustainable future.

If you're passionate about electrical technologies, continuous learning, and hands‑on problem solving, we encourage you to join our team.

• Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
• Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and/or problems with test and data sheets and reviews test and construction data with supervisor and/or lab work requestor as appropriate.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Directs, builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• Trains staff in test setups and test methods.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory personnel.
• Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
• May communicate with UL field representatives to discuss follow‑up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
• Communicates with the appropriate department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepare data sheets and test reports.
• Plans tests, evaluates test results and reports opinions and interpretations.
• May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
• Provides training and assist others in the laboratory.
• Reads and understands test standards and testing technology for specific tests.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

The EV / Energy Laboratory tests and evaluates a wide range of innovative products, including:

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers
• Inverters
• Power Supplies
• Battery Chargers
• EV Cord Reels and Connectors
• Combiner Boxes
• GFCI, AFCI, and LDCI Devices

• High- and low-power electrical testing
• Mechanical evaluations
• Temperature and heating analysis
• Environmental conditioning tests
• Grounding and bonding system verification
• Abnormal operation and overload testing
• Short-circuit testing
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting

• 2 years University education in a related discipline or Engineering (in related field of work) or 4-year University degree in other field. Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a…