Electrical Project Engineer with Quality background (all genders)

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for quality, process excellence, and technical problem‑solving? Do you thrive in environments where precision, accreditation, and continuous improvement are essential? If the answer is "yes", then read on.

UL Solutions is an independent, global entity that has been dedicated to testing and certifying product safety for 131 years. Our 14,000+ employees across the globe are dedicated to fostering safer living and working environments.

At UL Solutions, we connect manufacturers of energy equipment and developers of power plants with comprehensive grid code compliance services that address a wide range of standards, generating units and systems.  ​

We have supported over 200 renewable installations through our gride code compliance services for energy equipment and power systems, resulting in a growth in installed capacity of over 9GW. ​With our services of testing, simulation and certification, we support our customers’ needs for market readiness, global market acceptance, risk mitigation, safety and performance assurance.

Our Madrid team within the Energy and Industrial Automation (E&IA) division is expanding, and we are currently seeking an

Electrical Project Engineer with Quality background (all genders)

In this key position, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the CERE by UL Laboratory Quality System to ensure full compliance with ISO 17025 . You will lead audit readiness, manage external accreditation engagements, and be the central contact point for accreditation bodies. In addition to your quality responsibilities, you will perform engineering projects with your technical expertise—defining project scope, contributing to test program development, and supporting technical investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining quality leadership, process optimization, and hands-on technical work.

The role entails:

Quality & Accreditation Leadership

• Maintain and optimize the CERE by UL Laboratory Quality System to ensure full compliance with ISO 17025 and ISO 17065 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives: monitor KPIs, identify process gaps, and implement corrective & preventive actions
• Plan and conduct internal audits according to ISO standards and local regulations
• Coordinate and support external accreditation audits—prepare documentation, ensure readiness, and manage resolution of findings
• Interface directly with accreditation bodies and collaborate with global Accreditation Services teams

Engineering Project Support

• Act as Project Engineer on a selection of engineering projects
• Define project scope and develop investigation plans, including cost, samples, and timelines
• Create and review test programs, examine samples, and apply relevant UL requirements
• Identify non‑conformities, communicate findings to clients, and prepare project documentation and reports
• Participate in the development of test methods, requirements, and specialized equipment
• Travel as needed to conduct or witness tests at client sites

Profile requirements:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 5+ years of directly related experience
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 17065, Lean/Six Sigma, or business excellence models
• Proven experience performing internal audits, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Good command of technical vocabulary and ability to understanding conformity standards
• Experience managing engineering projects, including work with complex or new product types
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally (Laboratory/Engineering/Sales)
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Willing to travel up to 15%

At UL Solutions, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values and promotes equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and innovation, and we actively work to ensure that men and women have equal access to opportunities, resources, and career advancement.

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