Engineer Project Associate - Fire & Smoke Detection Devices

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. • Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. • Follows up on contacts from clients. • Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements. • Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues. • Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services. • Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements. • Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature. • Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications. • Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering support staff and establishing completion dates. • Coordinates administrative aspects of project management. • Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned. • Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. • Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages. • Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job. • Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations. • Assists in the development of UL requirements. • Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment. • Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence. • May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed. • May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows. • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. • Performs other duties as directed. • Test or evaluate for Fire & Smoke detectors in compliance with UL and global requirements. • Determine project scope, develop a preliminary plan of investigation. • Examine technical documents and construction of the products. • Conduct or witness tests at client sites or third party laboratories. • Preparing datasheets and analyze test data. • Evaluate test results and create test report/Certification documents. • Communicate technical issue, UL procedure, project duration, required samples with clients. • Co-work and communicate with global team.

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus two years directly related experience. • Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline. • Basic knowledge of laboratory testing apparatus and techniques common to the appropriate discipline.

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