What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Technician - RF and EMC position at UL Solutions?
Job Description
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Security/Signaling team at our modern facility in Northbrook, IL. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with cutting-edge technology and contribute to testing and evaluating security systems. This position is fully onsite with a schedule of Monday through Friday, offering a great opportunity to collaborate with a skilled team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about security and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
About Us
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 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 Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects 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. Our science is your advantage.
About The Team
Our global network of 80 laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Security/Signaling team at our modern facility in Northbrook, IL. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with cutting-edge technology and contribute to testing and evaluating security systems. This position is fully onsite with a schedule of Monday through Friday, offering a great opportunity to collaborate with a skilled team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about security and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the setup, scheduling, and performance of equipment and test dates/setups for clients in alignment with the project handler.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
- Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results and completes test report.
- Communicates with customers and/or project handlers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Autonomously operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance/verification of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
- Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology in order to set up tests with necessary supervision/support.
- Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
- Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and populates data sheets and test reports.
- Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Higher Secondary Education plus three years related experience preferred.
- Radio frequency (RF) or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) experience are a plus!
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
- Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
- Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
About Us
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 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 Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects 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. Our science is your advantage.
About The Team
Our global network of 80 laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.
Salary : $42,000 - $56,000