Lab Engineer / Project Leader (UL/CSA Certification)

In Buford, Georgia, this on-site Lab Engineer and Project Leader role drives UL and CSA certification initiatives and oversees project testing under general supervision. Work is reviewed by a assigning Engineer or Department Manager to ensure adherence to standards and project goals. This position is well-suited for an early-career engineer who brings hands-on testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex UL and CSA certification projects, coordinating testing activities and documentation.
• Assist the Senior Project Leader on more intricate certification initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Lab Supervisor and technicians to manage project tasks and ensure smooth execution.
• Obtain UL and CSA certifications to participate in UL/CSA data submittal programs and approvals.
• Support the development and assembly of test fixtures as needed for testing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project engineers, technicians and office staff.
• Ability to engage with UL/CSA engineers and technicians and build productive working relationships.
• Capability to diagnose complex testing or fixture-building problems by defining issues, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to assess situations and keep projects on schedule.
• Ability to analyze UL/CSA standards and apply them to Makita's power tool and outdoor power equipment lines.

Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Physical Demands

• Position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and reach.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 65 lbs.
• Work environment may include exposure to occasional loud noises.