Fire Safety Research Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Engineer to join our growing Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). FSRI research addresses the world's unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As a research engineer you will collaborate with other researchers to apply a wide variety of scientific knowledge based in disciplines of fire protection and mechanical engineering with the goal of improving fire safety. You will plan, conduct, analyze, and document experiments to add to the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to hazard based safety engineering. Projects require extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art engineering and instrumentation principals and theories, and uses professional concepts and procedures to solve a wide range of research based problems. Specifically this position is focused on addressing concerns related to advancements in experimental measurement and analysis of fire ignition, growth, spread, and suppression. Current research areas include:
heat transfer and flame spread at the wildland-urban interface, examining the fire safety of residential and commercial battery energy storage systems and electric vehicle batteries. At Underwriters Laboratories, we 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. Underwriters Laboratories 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! What you'll learn & achieve:
As a Research Engineer, you will play a key role in the fire safety research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories as you:
Conduct literature reviews to analyze fire incident data and laboratory test results in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions. Evaluate technical specifications and factors related to process or design objectives. Initiate, plan, design and execute scientific research, experiments and related activities to ensure timely completion of projects. Evaluate and document your results in formal reports and in peer-reviewed journal articles. Apply intensive and diverse knowledge of engineering concepts to specific research tasks. Exercise 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. Conduct research using physical and computational test methods ranging from micro-scale through full-scale. Perform measurements with a variety of instruments and apparatus. This includes understanding the principles of operation to ensure appropriate application, functionality of the device, and the calibration status. Keep work area neat, clean, and safe. Ensure that all data is backed-up, and is entered into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) or data repository and archived in a timely and accurate manner. Stay ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading journals, scientific publications, and attending academic conferences. Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all laboratory safety, physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed. This position requires travel on the order of 60 days per year. What makes you a great fit:
The ideal candidate will bring several qualities to the team, including:
Positive and collaborative work ethic Ability to operate at a strategic and operational level, including attention to detail and the ability to perform assigned duties Positive and collaborative Interpersonal skills to work effectively with researchers across the organization. High degree of curiosity to learn and support the fire safety research mission. Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with other researchers to address technical challenges. Excellent written and oral communication and clear presentation skills Responsiveness, flexibility, and a sense of urgency, with focus on both results and improvements for the short and long term. Professional experience and education requirements for the role include:
MS Degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering plus six years of related work experience. Knowledge and/or experience with bench-scale and full-scale fire research practices and instrumentation. Knowledge of numerical heat transfer modeling in the context of fire exposure. Knowledge and/or experience with programing languages for data acquisition, analysis and report development. High Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficiency with LaTeX, Git, and Python is a plus. UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Environmental Health & SafetyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
heat transfer and flame spread at the wildland-urban interface, examining the fire safety of residential and commercial battery energy storage systems and electric vehicle batteries. At Underwriters Laboratories, we 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. Underwriters Laboratories 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! What you'll learn & achieve:
As a Research Engineer, you will play a key role in the fire safety research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories as you:
Conduct literature reviews to analyze fire incident data and laboratory test results in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions. Evaluate technical specifications and factors related to process or design objectives. Initiate, plan, design and execute scientific research, experiments and related activities to ensure timely completion of projects. Evaluate and document your results in formal reports and in peer-reviewed journal articles. Apply intensive and diverse knowledge of engineering concepts to specific research tasks. Exercise 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. Conduct research using physical and computational test methods ranging from micro-scale through full-scale. Perform measurements with a variety of instruments and apparatus. This includes understanding the principles of operation to ensure appropriate application, functionality of the device, and the calibration status. Keep work area neat, clean, and safe. Ensure that all data is backed-up, and is entered into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) or data repository and archived in a timely and accurate manner. Stay ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading journals, scientific publications, and attending academic conferences. Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all laboratory safety, physical and digital security practices. Performs other duties as directed. This position requires travel on the order of 60 days per year. What makes you a great fit:
The ideal candidate will bring several qualities to the team, including:
Positive and collaborative work ethic Ability to operate at a strategic and operational level, including attention to detail and the ability to perform assigned duties Positive and collaborative Interpersonal skills to work effectively with researchers across the organization. High degree of curiosity to learn and support the fire safety research mission. Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with other researchers to address technical challenges. Excellent written and oral communication and clear presentation skills Responsiveness, flexibility, and a sense of urgency, with focus on both results and improvements for the short and long term. Professional experience and education requirements for the role include:
MS Degree in Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineering plus six years of related work experience. Knowledge and/or experience with bench-scale and full-scale fire research practices and instrumentation. Knowledge of numerical heat transfer modeling in the context of fire exposure. Knowledge and/or experience with programing languages for data acquisition, analysis and report development. High Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficiency with LaTeX, Git, and Python is a plus. UL has COVID-19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except where prohibited by law), subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Environmental Health & SafetyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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