Lead Standards Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Standards Engineer at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, IL or Raleigh-Durham, NC.

The Lead Standards Engineer will support a diverse portfolio of standards and lead project initiatives within the areas of batteries, electrification, and alternative energy technologies to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Lead Standards Engineer will serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert, applying deep engineering knowledge to address emerging and complex safety science challenges. The Lead Standards Engineer will translate scientific insights, research development discoveries and incident trends into actionable strategies that support the advancement of ULSE standards and engagement activities.

UL Standards & Engagement:

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Lead Standards Engineer, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Lead and manage project initiatives with primary emphasis on batteries, electrification and alternative energy technologies.

• Serve as technical resource for assigned projects involving new standards development, revision of existing standards, harmonization efforts, and strategic initiatives tied to emerging safety risks.

• Leverage expertise in engineering and regulatory compliance to enable the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards.

• Analyze products, standards, and testing methodologies to gather insights and inform the preparation and composition of gap analyses, testing procedures and technical reports.

• Manage end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Forecast project needs and anticipate issues. Develop and apply end-to-end solutions and implement proactive strategies to address complex, undefined and ambiguous challenges.

• Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities.

• Organize and present information on behalf of ULSE to internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as a subject matter expert representing ULSE at industry-related functions such as conferences, seminars and trade shows.

• Develop and present technical content for diverse audiences including committees, working groups, conferences, and other stakeholder forums. Facilitate technical discussions among stakeholders, to support consensus building and sound decision making.

• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.

• Independently execute tasks that range in complexity and scope.

• Perform other duties as directed.

What you'll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Advanced application and broad technical knowledge in engineering principles related to product safety, batteries, electrification, electrical systems, energy storage, and alternative energy technologies.

• Broad knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessment, testing methodologies, and performance based safety requirements.

• Strong project leadership skills, with ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• High level analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyze issues and implement effective solutions to drive successful outcomes.

• Advanced communication and engagement skills, demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions, build consensus, and influence outcomes among diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and perspectives.

• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact, while establishing effective relationships with others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of directly related technical work experience.

• Familiarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or related technical role.

• Experience developing or applying relevant standards, including UL, ISO, and IEC.

• Experience with US and Canadian Standards and Codes, as well as national, regional, and international standardization bodies.

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