Engineer - Fire Doors and Fire Curtains

About UL Solutions

UL Solutions is a globally recognized certification body for UL brands, EN, and CE certifications. Operating across various sectors including fire protection, medical technology, security, and materials science, UL Solutions plays a critical role in ensuring product safety worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Define the project scope independently, create preliminary investigation plans, and establish project specifications such as costs, timelines, and sample needs by analyzing client inputs and product construction data.
• Travel to client sites as required to conduct or observe testing procedures.
• Initiate and maintain communication with clients to promote and clarify the advantages of our services.
• Follow up with clients to address inquiries and maintain relationships.
• Discuss technical matters, explain certification procedures, communicate project expenses, negotiate deadlines, and define sample requirements with clients.
• Resolve client concerns and provide technical guidance related to product inspections and follow-up services.
• Develop test programs by reviewing documentation and examining samples against relevant standards.
• Notify clients promptly if products do not meet standards or if project scopes or specifications change.
• Coordinate laboratory activities including preparing technician instructions, scheduling reviews, and setting deadlines.
• Manage administrative responsibilities associated with projects.
• Serve as Project Handler and may act as Reviewer when assigned.
• Keep clients updated on project status and test results regularly and prepare reports accordingly.
• Develop Follow-Up Service Procedures and informational materials.
• Incorporate continuous improvement methodologies into daily work.
• Analyze engineering concerns related to Variation Notices and provide acceptability assessments.
• Recommend and assist in developing new or revised UL requirements.
• Create specialized testing methods and equipment.
• Lead or participate in File Reviews.
• Represent UL Solutions at industry events such as seminars and trade exhibitions.
• Provide leadership as a Primary or Designated Engineer for certain product categories and supervise assigned staff.
• Train office, field, and laboratory personnel, including entry-level engineers.
• Offer technical support to laboratory and field teams.
• Adhere to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and maintain compliance with security protocols.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited institution plus at least four years of directly relevant professional experience.
• Strong familiarity with technical terminology within the relevant field.
• Experience with conformity standards, particularly concerning fire door and fire curtain testing and certification.
• Proven capacity to apply project management concepts specific to this discipline.