Systems & Calibration Technician
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Remote in Bentonville, Arkansas
Job Description
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At UL, we know why we come to work.:
UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products business helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers meet increasingly complex challenges with its expertise in quality, chemistry and sustainability. Global well-known retailers have trusted UL Solutions to help it deal with major business risks and opportunities in the retail environment, including product quality and sustainability, materials and chemicals, global supply chain and omni-channel sales, so as to help enterprises bring products to the market faster and control changing regulatory requirements. What you’ll learn & achieve::
What you’ll experience working at UL::
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com.
At UL, we know why we come to work.:
Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL Solutions stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products business helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers meet increasingly complex challenges with its expertise in quality, chemistry and sustainability. Global well-known retailers have trusted UL Solutions to help it deal with major business risks and opportunities in the retail environment, including product quality and sustainability, materials and chemicals, global supply chain and omni-channel sales, so as to help enterprises bring products to the market faster and control changing regulatory requirements.
- Works to improve existing laboratory tests and processes by identifying and applying new laboratory instrumentation, automation and test fixtures.
- Responds to user requests to repair and/or modify existing laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
- As applicable, records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms as the record oflaboratory support activities. May plan laboratory support activities, and evaluate results, as directed.
- Builds, installs, tests and validates instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures for laboratory tests and processes to ensure they meet technical and safety requirements.
- Updates and maintains automation hardware and/or software as needed.
- Prepares technical documentation such as manual instructions for hardware and software, calibration procedures, test method validations, etc.
- Advises and trains others on the use of laboratory instrumentation, automated systems and test fixtures.
- Assists in developing annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory section.
- Defines the engineering units, ranges, and/or acceptance criteria of instruments to be externally calibrated based on manufacturer’s equipment specifications, standard requirements and/or accreditations. Checks, verifies and accepts calibration certificates from external calibration service provider(s).
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- 2 years of formal education with associate degree or certification as a technician through an accredited organization.
- Prior calibration experience preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to proactively adapt actions through preparation and contingency plans.
- Follows instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- You have the ability to compose routine reports and business correspondence.
- You have the abilityto contrinute suggestions to a preventive maintenance program.
- You have a general understanding of electronic components and working components.
- Ability to communicate with outside calibration company (Atlas) w/ contracts and general calibration responsibilities.
- This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50lbs (hoist provided when weight exceeds 50lbs) and can maneuver large, cumbersome equipment.
Mission: Ask any UL Solutions 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 Solutions. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
People: Ask any UL Solutions 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 Solutions. 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: The salary range for this position 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 savings (401K) commensurate with the 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 related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.
Learn More::
Working at UL Solutions is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com.
