Top Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

Support product testing and certification by planning investigations, coordinating and reviewing lab tests, examining samples for UL compliance, managing client communications and timelines, preparing reports, and resolving engineering issues. May act as project handler, develop test methods/equipment, and travel to client sites as needed.

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.

Evaluate electrical and electronic control systems for consumer, commercial, and industrial products. Perform lab testing, analyze hardware and software, apply safety standards (UL/IEC/CSA 60730-1), review schematics, support project planning, report compliance findings, and communicate results to customers while building functional safety expertise.

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 fire alarm control panel projects from scope through testing, inspection, and certification. Coordinate lab and field activities, communicate UL requirements with clients, develop test programs and methods, resolve engineering issues, and provide technical guidance and project documentation.

Support product testing and certification by defining project scope, coordinating lab tests, ensuring UL standards compliance, communicating with clients, preparing reports, and resolving engineering and project issues. Coordinate lab technicians, develop test programs, assist in test method development, and represent UL at industry events as needed.

Support product testing and certification by developing test plans, coordinating lab activities, evaluating samples for UL compliance, managing project timelines and client communications, preparing reports, and assisting with test methods and requirements development.

Manage and execute field engineering evaluation projects with minimal supervision. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and equipment for complex products. Conduct on-site electrical product evaluations, liaise with clients and authorities, resolve compliance issues, and lead code and regulatory projects. Provide technical guidance, represent UL externally, and support continuous improvement.

Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits, and field evaluations of manufacturers' products and quality systems. Analyze test results against UL requirements, verify calibration of measuring equipment, document findings, recommend corrective actions, communicate with manufacturers and authorities, and perform hands-on inspections using electrical and mechanical test instruments. Travel locally for client visits and occasionally regionally for training or support.