Engineer - Medical/Laboratory Equipment

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking an Engineer within their Consumer Medical Products division. The role involves managing engineering safety investigations for various medical and laboratory products, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing technical assistance to clients.

Responsibilities

• 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, including mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 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, including IEC 60601-1, ISO 14971, IEC 61010-1, and IEC 62368-1
• 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, establishing completion dates, and often conducting the testing
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management. May serve as Project Handler of record and/or 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
• Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follows all physical and digital security practices
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering with Electrical focus, or related field from an ABET accredited program
• 1-3 years directly related experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of IEC 60101-1 and/or IEC 61010-1 preferred
• Shows initiative and resourcefulness
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact and connect with customers
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative
• Desire to work within a team environment
• Comfortable in laboratory environments performing hands-on engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to provide unique solutions to complex problems

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary
• Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
• Retirement savings (401K)
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
• Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
• Sick time off (72 hours)

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