Field Representative - WA

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the world’s most trusted source for product safety testing, certification, and related information, would like you to join our team! 

 

For more than 110 years, UL has been the undisputed leader in product safety in the United States, providing manufacturers with the technical expertise needed to build safer products and get those products to market.  Our 979 Standards of Safety serve as the bedrock of compliance for nearly 200 different industries and the UL Mark is accepted worldwide.  As a global leader in conformity assessment activities, UL offers substantial career growth and an attractive benefits package.

 

UL Engineers serve clients in nearly 240 locations worldwide in fulfillment of UL's safety mission.  Our trained and experienced staff, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and a unique dedication to public safety give UL the versatility necessary to handle a wide variety of exciting investigations.  UL engineers are on the leading edge of innovation – evaluating new technologies and products before they go to market as well as the established products we use everyday in our offices and homes. 

 

*** Field Representative Needed in Everett, Washington Area***

 

Duties for this position will include, but are not necessarily limited to, auditing a manufacturer’s products to determine compliance with UL requirements. The ideal candidate for this position should be located in, or near the Everett Washington area. Driving, on a regular basis will be a necessary job function. Additionally, this candidate should possess a strong understanding of software applications, such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.

JOB FUNCTION: Under general supervision, independently executes the timely completion of assigned work orders and other Inspection Center projects by analyzing scope and determining requirements, evaluating complex product and systems to establish requirements and preparing reports. Maintains the integrity of the UL Mark by conducting various product, device, process, system and material inspections at various site and factory locations to ensure that they are produced and marked in compliance with various applicable technical requirements. Assists in the promotion, marketing and selling of new and existing UL services. Works with internal and external customers to resolve technical and administrative issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Independently performs safety and non-safety certification inspections and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements. Analyzes and evaluates examination and test results against applicable requirements. Uses technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and may determine if alternative is acceptable. May audit customer quality management or assurance programs.

2. Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records. Periodically reviews manufacturers’ programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements. Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.

3. Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections. Investigates the misuse of UL Mark. Provides general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services. Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes, systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements.

4. Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. Observes use of manufacturer’s equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers’ measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.

5. Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms. Maintains logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses. Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.

6. Resolves process, management system and possibly engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

7. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

8. Performs other duties as directed.

 

Job Requirements:

AAS in Electro-Mechanical, other electrically oreinted degree plus generally two years of related work experience.

The individual hired for this position should possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of Electrical Principles (Industrial Control Background preferred), have mechanical aptitude, and it would be desirable for the candidate to have an understanding of Quality Principles. Basic knowledge of third-party certification inspection processes

Working knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline

Demonstrated ability to identify and manage priorities

Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients and staff at all levels.

 

For more information on the position listed here, or to learn of other opportunities at Underwriters Laboratories, please visit us online at www.ul.com or forward your resume and salary history to FLDJobs@us.ul.com and include the Job Title and Req.# in the Subject line.  The subject line must include the job title and/or requisition number in order to be considered. No phone calls please.  Only those who we have an interest in interviewing will receive a response.


UL does not consider unsolicited referrals, applications, and/or resumes from individuals, vendors, and/or recruitment agencies.

 

UL is committed to a diverse work place M/F/D/V, and we support a drug free work place.  UL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.