Functional Safety Engineer

As our global footprint continues to grow, we are looking for an Electrical or Computer Engineer with a focus in Functional Safety Control Engineering to join our Functional Safety team.

This position is HYBRID, individuals are required to be on-site 3 days a week. Individual can be located in Raleigh NC, Vancouver WA, or Northbrook IL

Under general supervision, manage execution and timely completion of safety evaluations from determining project scope to documentation and testing. Specialize in evaluating hardware and software functional safety reliability in controls within Appliances, HVAC, and Lighting systems. This will include analyzing electrical schematics, software architecture, and assessing failure mitigation strategies through risk assessments. Assists in the development of UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment. Excellent communication and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams is essential.

• Proactively manages the full lifecycle of safety evaluations, by driving timely completion of a construction analysis, documentation generation, test execution, and final product certification.

• Analyze electrical schematics and assess HW and SW for potential hazards using techniques like FMEA and risk assessments.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing failure mitigation strategies to ensure safe operation under various conditions in the end equipment.

• Prescribe rigorous testing and inspection of controls, verifying product adherence to UL/IEC 60730-1 and other relevant standards.

• May assist in the development of UL Standards, including construction requirements, test methods, and test equipment.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, engineering, laboratory, quality) throughout the product evaluation lifecycle.

• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for manufacturers, guiding them towards achieving UL certification.

• Stay up-to-date on evolving safety standards and regulations, ensuring the company's compliance and best practices.

• Contribute to client programs by interacting regularly with clients in technical program meetings and project reviews.

• Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. Address any client concerns and help to resolve client issues by providing excellent customer service.

• Projects may include travel to client sites and to other UL locations.

• Contribute to verification reviews or other technical review activities as directed.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and establishing timely completion dates.

• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.

• May serve as Project Handler of record and/or Reviewer of record as assigned.

• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.

• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

• Integrate continuous improvement and safety culture in all aspects of the job.

• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• Performs other duties as directed.

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or a closely related field in a relevant technical field.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.

• Passion for safety and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

• No additional experience required.

What you'll experience working at UL Solutions

• Mission For UL Solutions, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place has been business model for the last 127 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

• People Ask any UL Solutions employee what the love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people". Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL Solutions. We're able to deliver the best we employ the best.

• Interesting work Everyday 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. 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 are eligible for bonus compensation. We provide competitive salaries and a range of benefits designed to look after you. The salary range for this role is $62,500-$83,300 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. The target for this position is 5% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision: wellness benefits such as mental & financial health: and retirement savings401k commensurate with standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation-15 days, holiday including floating holidays- 12 days and sick time off- 72 hours. Internal applicants with questions to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect 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.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.? Our science is your advantage.

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