Project Engineer – Electrical Product Certification

UL Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering to manage product testing and certification projects involving customers in Brazil and international markets.

In this role, you will independently evaluate project requirements, define technical scope, identify applicable standards, coordinate laboratory activities, and communicate project requirements and results to customers. You will serve as a technical point of contact throughout the certification process, helping customers understand testing requirements, product nonconformities, project timelines, and UL Solutions' procedures.

The position will support electrical product categories that may include equipment for explosive atmospheres, industrial control panels, and circuit breakers. Experience in at least one of these areas is highly desirable. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all three categories.

This is a hybrid position in the office in São Paulo, combining remote work with in-office collaboration in accordance with UL Solutions' hybrid work practices. The role may also require travel to customer locations to conduct or witness testing.

• Independently evaluate customer requests and determine the scope of product testing and certification projects.
• Develop preliminary investigation plans and define project requirements, including applicable standards, cost, timeline, documentation, samples, and testing needs.
• Review product construction, technical documentation, customer information, and available supporting data.
• Identify and apply applicable UL, IEC, ABNT, INMETRO, and other relevant technical requirements.
• Establish appropriate testing programs by reviewing technical files, manufacturer information, product samples, and certification requirements.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate with customers regarding technical requirements, project scope, costs, timelines, sample requirements, test results, and certification procedures.
• Explain technical findings and notify customers when products do not comply with applicable requirements.
• Work with customers to address technical concerns, project changes, and product nonconformities.
• Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and technical instructions for laboratory technicians and support staff.
• Schedule and monitor testing activities, review completed work, and establish project completion dates.
• Coordinate the technical and administrative aspects of assigned projects.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project status and results through regular customer contact and technical reports.
• Prepare Follow-Up Service Procedures, information pages, and other required certification documentation.
• Analyze engineering issues associated with Variation Notices and determine the acceptability of proposed variations.
• Conduct and coordinate file reviews as required.
• Provide technical assistance to laboratory, field, and customer-facing teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Brazil and internationally, including technical teams in the United States.
• Support the development or revision of technical requirements, test methods, and testing equipment when needed.
• Incorporate continuous improvement practices into project execution and technical processes.
• Participate in customer training, technical seminars, trade shows, or other industry-related activities when required.
• Provide technical guidance or training to laboratory staff, field staff, and junior engineers when appropriate.
• Travel to customer locations to conduct or witness tests when required.

• Completed bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional experience managing or supporting electrical engineering, testing, product certification, or conformity-assessment projects.
• Advanced English proficiency, including the ability to participate in technical discussions, interpret standards, and communicate with international teams.
• Knowledge of the technical terminology used in electrical engineering, testing, and product certification.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards and regulatory requirements applicable to electrical products.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply technical standards to product evaluations.
• Experience defining project scope, technical requirements, testing needs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ability to independently manage multiple technical projects and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical requirements clearly.
• Experience communicating directly with customers regarding technical projects, nonconformities, testing requirements, or certification processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory technicians, engineers, field staff, customers, and international teams.
• Availability to work in a hybrid arrangement and travel to customer or testing locations when required.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desirable. Candidates are not required to have experience in all three categories.

• Explosive Atmospheres
• Experience with electrical equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
• Knowledge of Portaria INMETRO nº 115/2022.
• Knowledge of the IEC 60079 series.
• Experience with ATEX, IECEx, INMETRO, or UL Mark certification.
• Approximately three or more years of experience in this technical area is preferred.
• Industrial Control Panels
• Experience with industrial control panels.
• Knowledge of UL 508A and UL Mark certification requirements.
• Experience with product certification, testing, or technical evaluation of industrial control panels.
• Experience delivering technical training to customers, manufacturers, or internal teams.
• Ability to discuss industrial control panel requirements in technical English.
• Circuit Breakers
• Experience with certification or testing of circuit breakers.
• Knowledge of Portaria INMETRO nº 129/2022.
• Knowledge of UL 489.
• Knowledge of the IEC 60947 series.
• Knowledge of IEC 60898.
• Knowledge of ABNT NBR NM 60898:2004.
• Knowledge of ABNT NBR IEC 60947-1 and ABNT NBR IEC 60947-2.
• Experience with Brazilian or international product certification.