Top Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

Perform engineering and testing for electrical distribution equipment, manage project scope and specifications, coordinate lab activities and client communications, prepare reports and test programs, support UL requirements and follow-up services, and travel to witness testing and oversee projects as needed.

Perform and manage engineering safety investigations and testing for consumer technology products. Define project scope, develop test plans, examine samples for UL compliance, coordinate lab activities and client communications, prepare reports, and support development of test methods and UL requirements. May handle projects, file reviews, and represent UL at industry events. Hybrid role with hands-on lab work and occasional client-site travel.

Set up, operate, and maintain HVAC/refrigeration test equipment; evaluate and record test data; plan and modify test methods; train staff; communicate results with engineers and clients; recommend equipment or procedural improvements; integrate automation into testing and perform routine lab maintenance.

Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits, and field evaluations to verify compliance with UL requirements. Analyze test results, confirm calibration of measuring equipment, review production/inspection records, recommend corrective actions, document findings, communicate with manufacturers and authorities, and support continual improvement. Travel locally and regionally for client visits and occasional training.

Lead global lab technical expertise for datacenter power and cooling testing. Drive standardization, safety, training, and process improvements across labs. Advise on test methods, equipment, and staffing; partner with stakeholders to digitalize and automate testing, apply Lean principles, and develop competency criteria and training materials.

Lead and execute R&D laboratory testing and simulation for fire and explosion safety problems. Design test programs, perform numerical analyses, report results, collaborate with stakeholders, publish and present findings, and apply R&D outcomes to standards and product development.

Manage UL testing projects for fire alarm control panels: define scope, set test programs, examine samples for compliance, coordinate lab technicians, communicate results to clients, prepare reports and follow-up procedures, develop special test methods/equipment, and resolve engineering issues. Role may include client-site test witnessing and representing UL at industry events.

Lead and manage an engineering team focused on life safety and security testing. Drive capacity planning, process improvements, customer engagement, compliance with standards, and staff development while supporting project execution and business growth.

Set up and perform electrical and mechanical testing of industrial control products (PLCs, motor drives, contactors, safety devices). Build test setups, collect and record data, maintain lab equipment, analyze results with engineers, communicate with clients, and integrate automation and continuous improvement into testing processes.

Use CFD tools (FLACS, FDS, others) to model battery fires, gas dispersion, deflagration, and thermal impacts. Perform pre/post-processing, V&V against large-scale tests, support performance-based design and code compliance, produce technical reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while developing domain expertise.