Functional Safety Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the development, or review, or audit/assessment of safety work products for clients seeking compliance to standards in functional safety and related fields, including UL991, UL1998, UL/IEC60730-1 Annex H, IEC/UL 60335-1 Annex R, ISO13849-1&2, IEC61508 and other similar standards relevant to systems- and software- engineering.
• Lead the development, or review, or audit/assessment of safety processes and related safety management processes for clients seeking to compliance to standards in functional safety and related fields and other similar standards relevant to systems- and software- engineering.
• Lead the development, or review, or audit/assessment for clients seeking to compliance to Machiery Regulation (Directive) and EC Type Examination.
• Employ established methods and frameworks, relevant to functional safety and related fields, to lead the engineering development or review, or audit/assessment of safety cases for complex software-intensive systems. Methods and frameworks may include safety analysis such as FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, safety requirements management, safety concepts such as FSC/TSC work products, system and software architectures, HIL and SIL test, system integration test, and system/ validation.
• Contribute to training by providing substantial portions of training events on topics relevant to functional safety and related fields.
• Contribute to business development efforts by assisting in the definition of Statements of Work (SOWs) and providing budgetary estimates for client proposal development.
• Lead client programs by interacting regularly with clients in technical program meetings and project reviews. Address client concerns and to resolve client issues. Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to functional safety and related technical fields. Projects may include regular travel to client sites and to other UL locations.
• Perform verification reviews or other technical review activities as directed. May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and 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.
• Integrate continuous improvement and safety culture in all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or a closely related field in a relevant technical field plus 3-5 years of experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise. Familiar with the concept of relevant functional safety standard, UL991, UL1998, UL/IEC60730-1 Annex H, IEC/UL 60335-1 Annex R, ISO13849-1&2, IEC61508. Familiar with Machinery Regulation(2023/1230/EU)/Directive(2006/42/EC) and EC Type Examination. Knowledge of IEC 62443 is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in area of expertise.
• Good communication skills in English and native level Japanese is must.
• Ability to work in an international, fast-paced environment and willingness to travel.

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
Within our Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA), we provide solutions for safety, security, and performance throughout the energy, power distribution and, automation value chains. We work in a diversity of cutting-edge industries, such as: Power and Automation, Renewable Energy, Field Evaluation Services and Industrial Functional Safety. The impact of our work spreads through many business areas on a global scale yet focused locally through our collaborative team members.