Electronics Technician - Security and Signaling

Job Description

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Security/Signaling team in Northbrook, IL. This role is onsite Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup, scheduling, and performance of equipment and test dates/setups for clients in alignment with the project handler.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Communicates with customers and/or project handlers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Autonomously operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance/verification of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology in order to set up tests with necessary supervision/support.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and populates data sheets and test reports.
• Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
  
  

Qualifications

• Higher Secondary Education plus three years related experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must. Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
  
  

What you will 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 125 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.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.
  
  

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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

Our global network of 90 laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.