Project Engineer - PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

JOB DESCRIPTION
UL Solutions' Energy & Industrial Automation (E&IA) division supports some of the world's most innovative manufacturers in bringing safe, reliable and compliant products to global markets. Our engineers work across a broad range of technologies that are driving the future of industry, including industrial automation, energy systems, power conversion, motor drives, control equipment, robotics and intelligent industrial devices.
Within the Arnhem team, as a Project Engineer you'll specialise in the evaluation and certification of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial control systems, electronic interfaces and variable speed drive technologies used throughout modern manufacturing, energy and infrastructure environments.
These products form the backbone of Industry 4.0, enabling automation, machine safety, connectivity and operational efficiency across factories and industrial facilities worldwide.
Working directly with leading global manufacturers, you'll combine engineering, testing, project management and customer interaction to help certify products against internationally recognised standards such as IEC/EN 61010 and IEC/EN 61800, ensuring they meet the requirements for global markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with customers, laboratories and technical specialists, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing certification projects from inception to completion, including defining project scope, timelines, budgets and testing requirements.
• Supporting the sales team with technical reviews, customer enquiries and the preparation of project quotations.
• Acting as the primary customer contact throughout the certification process, building strong client relationships and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Reviewing electrical and electronic product designs against applicable standards, including IEC/EN 61010 and IEC/EN 61800.
• Establishing test programmes by analysing technical documentation, product construction and customer requirements.
• Coordinating all stages of project execution, including scheduling activities, organising resources and tracking project milestones.
• Planning, witnessing and evaluating a variety of electrical, mechanical and environmental tests, including heat, humidity, performance and safety testing.
• Visiting customer sites across Europe to conduct or witness testing activities and provide technical support.
• Communicating technical requirements, project progress, certification outcomes and compliance findings to customers.
• Identifying non-compliance issues and partnering with customers to develop practical solutions.
• Preparing technical reports, certification documentation and follow-up service procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to the development of new testing and certification approaches.
• Collaborating with laboratory teams and technical experts to ensure high-quality project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with, or exposure to, IEC/EN 61010 and/or IEC/EN 61800 standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical or electronic products, industrial control systems, drives, automation equipment or power electronics.
• Excellent project management and customer communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer locations and test facilities.

We'd Love to See

• 2+ years' experience in testing, certification, compliance, product development, industrial automation or electrical engineering.
• Experience working directly with customers in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with CE marking, conformity assessment and international product safety standards.
• Exposure to laboratory testing, environmental testing or product evaluation activities.
• Dutch language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Graduate Applications Welcome
We're also keen to hear from recent graduates with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field who are looking to develop a specialist career in testing, certification and product safety. Full training and mentoring will be provided.
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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
We work at the center of safety and sustainability - we're helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we're helping customers make safer electric vehicle batteries or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We're always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.