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UL, LLC Laboratory Technician (Electrical) in Lowell, Arkansas
The Electrical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for testing consumer electronics to ensure they meet various safety and quality assurance standards. This position requires an understanding of the basic principles of electricity; and experience with voltmeters, amp meters, battery testers, and other electrical testing equipment is highly preferred.
What an Electrical Laboratory Technician does at UL Solutions:
Examines and tests electrically operated test samples using established procedures including consumer household products such as: countertop appliances, computer & entertainment accessories, automotive accessories, wall chargers, power banks etc.
Evaluation includes quality/performance aspects as well as regulatory/compliance aspects, operational instructions, report writing.
Evaluates test performance and reviews test and construction data with supervisor.
Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment. Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
May communicate with Customer Service, Technical and Regulatory support teams during the setup and performance of a test to determine correct test methods and performance, as well as interpretation of data and to discuss additional follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results.
Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Performs other duties as directed.
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What makes you an ideal candidate:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Required: Thorough understanding of electronic and/or electrical fundamentals.
Required: Ability to use complex electrical and electronics test equipment and related instruments.
Required: Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
Required: Ability to work onsite in Lowell, AR Monday through Friday.
What you'll experience working at UL:
Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
Grow & Achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
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.
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.