Lead R&D Engineer - Circuit Protection

JOB DESCRIPTION
The UL Solutions R&D team is seeking to add expertise in our Electrical and Mechanical R&D team to support UL Solutions power and controls business, with a focus in circuit protection devices. The role is involved regular collaboration with technical and business development leaders within the business as well as with UL Solutions' customers. The position will focus on the development of new service offerings, revision/improvement of existing test methods, providing unique solutions for customers, and to provide thought leadership to UL Solutions' technical community and as input into corporate strategy development.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the key R&D subject matter expert in the power and controls space, with an emphasis in circuit protection devices.
• Under direction of R&D and business leadership, lead execution of R&D projects that advance business development, principal engineering, or customer strategic priorities.
• Develop professional network with internal and external technical experts; leverage network to identify internal project needs, and to identify opportunities to service customer needs.
• Identify gaps in R&D and business unit technical capabilities and lead effort to close such gaps.
• Applies intensive and diverse knowledge of engineering concepts to the specific research tasks.
• Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad engineering research concepts and guiding the analysis of unique problems and developing new and improved techniques and methods.
• Stays ahead of changing technologies, in the field by reading journals and scientific publications, attending academic conferences, writing and collaborating on original publications, and delivering presentations on research engineering topics.
• Plan, design and complete initial and follow-up procedures as needed to test and validate results.
• Collaborates with industry, academics and other research and development staff to apply the results of research used to develop new techniques, products, practices and new services and standards.
• Maintain and develop extensive knowledge of current and new technologies for new products, as well as current needs and trends.
• Maintains personal professional network with colleagues outside team and outside company.
• With direction, works directly with COU/technical leadership in context of research work.
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics required. Master's or PhD preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing and/or research experience in power and controls.
• Technical writing proficiency in English.
• Strong skills in design-of-experiment.
• Demonstrates both hands-on/laboratory and theoretical abilities.
• Proficient in design-of-experiment and project execution..
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and maintain personal network.
• Strong data interpretation and trend analysis.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $123,900-$165,200 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Learn More:
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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
We work at the center of safety and sustainability - we're helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we're making sure electric vehicle batteries are safe or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We're always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.