Engineer Project Associate (m/f/i) - Switching Devices

Our vision is to enable safe and high performing products to enter the global markets by providing industry leading safety, performance and expert services to our clients.

Join our Signature Solutions team as Engineer Project Associate (m/f/i) for Switching Devices with experience in UL/IEC 60947 and work closely with clients, laboratories and internal stakeholders to evaluate products against applicable standards, manage project timelines and provide technical guidance throughout the certification process.

Location: Neu-Isenburg, Germany 

Work Arrangement: hybrid, 3 days on-site

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Proposes development of new and/or revised UL requirements.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• May directs and review work of assigned staff.
• May train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers.
• Provides technical assistance to laboratory and/or field staff.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus two years directly related experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory testing apparatus and techniques common to the appropriate discipline.
• Highly customer focused way of working and the ability to communicate pro-actively
• Fluency in English 
• German / French would also be an asset (depending on the work location)
• Knowledge in Safety Standards UL/IEC 60947-4-1 | 5-1
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline
• Excellent project handling skills in the area of expertise
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise.