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The Role
Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, quality system audits, and field evaluations. Analyze test results vs. UL requirements, verify/calibrate measuring equipment, review production records, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and communicate with manufacturers and authorities. Use inspection instruments, perform calculations across engineering fields, integrate continuous improvement, and support sales/cross-sell activities. Frequent local site visits across Eastern Pennsylvania required.
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UL Field Engineering Team is hiring in the Eastern Pennsylvania area. A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Must be located or willing to relocate to the Eastern Pennsylvania area, King of Prussia, Philadelpha.
What we offer:
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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
If you like getting out and about, you'll love being part of our Field Engineering team. We travel to companies and manufacturing facilities all over the world to carry out risk-based inspections and ensure the integrity of existing certifications - we perform over 3,000 site visits every single day. It could be testing the fire doors at a school, checking a fire truck or even inspecting the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square. Every day's different and there's always a new challenge to face. If you love an adventure, join our team and take your career to new and exciting places.
UL Field Engineering Team is hiring in the Eastern Pennsylvania area. A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
- Assists in analyzing and evaluating examination and test results against applicable requirements.
- Uses technical judgement to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and determine if alternative is achieved.
- Assists in interpreting and analyzing 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.
- Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections. Investigates misuse of UL Mark situations.
- Provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
- Discuss 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.
- Use instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. Observes use of manufacturer's equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers' measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
- Document 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.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree or Equivalent Technical Certification (preferred) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics. Generally no directly related experience or less than 1 year experience may be acceptable.Commensurate experience could be considered.
- Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred.
- ASQ certification a plus.
- Experience with UL Standards, 508A, Industrial Control Panels a plus.
- General electronics background, and strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
- Ability to cross sell and understand client business needs.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work at heights. Lightning Protection experience a plus.
- Field Engineering remote with daily client visits within the Eastern Pennsylvania area.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely. Travel requirements are generally for local travel within a set radius of home location. Travel outside area is expected on occasion for training purposes and additional support of workload in other territories. This position does not generally report to a specific UL office..
Must be located or willing to relocate to the Eastern Pennsylvania area, King of Prussia, Philadelpha.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is 75,000 to $85,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
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
If you like getting out and about, you'll love being part of our Field Engineering team. We travel to companies and manufacturing facilities all over the world to carry out risk-based inspections and ensure the integrity of existing certifications - we perform over 3,000 site visits every single day. It could be testing the fire doors at a school, checking a fire truck or even inspecting the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square. Every day's different and there's always a new challenge to face. If you love an adventure, join our team and take your career to new and exciting places.
Skills Required
- University degree or equivalent technical certification in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics
- Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering
- ASQ certification
- Familiarity with UL Standards, including UL 508A and Industrial Control Panels
- General electronics background with ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
- Ability to use inspection instruments (micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters) and verify/calibrate equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication and client-interfacing skills
- Strong computer skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work at heights
- Lightning protection experience
- Ability to travel locally and regionally and perform daily client visits within Eastern Pennsylvania
- Located in or willing to relocate to Eastern Pennsylvania (King of Prussia, Philadelphia)
- Ability to analyze and document test/examination results and recommend corrective actions per UL procedures
- Ability to cross-sell and understand client business needs
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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is portrayed as strong, with a notable employer match and an additional company contribution after the first year that enhances long‑term savings. This structure is consistently highlighted as a differentiator in the total rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is characterized by multiple plan options administered by a major carrier and a substantial employer cost share, alongside dental, vision, and mental‑health/EAP resources. The breadth of choices and supportive programs underscore a comprehensive health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO with sick time, floating holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer days are emphasized, along with paid parental bonding and family‑care leave. Flexible work arrangements by role further increase the practical utility of time‑off benefits.
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What We Do
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect 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.
Why Work With Us
Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
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