Meh, if you need a job...it's okay for a little while. - Associate Project Engineer UL Solutions Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

There are some genuinely excellent people to work with. Aside from vacation, the benefits are pretty solid. If you are good at saying "no" or haven't established competency in your group's standard categories , you can achieve a reasonable work/life balance.

Cons

It's pretty clear to see upper management is looking to cash out by going public. Which translates to demanding from the top down to drive revenue, and profit margins above all else. Definitely, a crack the whip and work harder environment. If you are OT exempt, expect to constantly be asked to take on extra work and erode away your freetime. Vacation doesn't really exist here, it's more like comp. time, as you'll work close to 80 hours the week before and likely at least 60 after. Though you have some great people to work with, don't expect morale to be very high. Training is really dependent on whoever they sucker in to be your trainer/mentor. They rarely take any load off the mentor, so it creates an unfair burden on them to train you on top of all their other responsibilities. From what I hear, they used to have a good training process that ended back in 2013. Note: this does vary from group to group , but if you're in a revenue generating this seems to be the norm. Some of the none revenue seeking departments seem to enjoy their roles and atmosphere.

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UL Solutions Response
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We appreciate the time you took to provide this feedback. Regarding training, UL University provides a multitude of offerings from Lean Six Sigma and Technical Training to Professional Development and Personal Effectiveness. On top of our vacation policy, we also offer incidental absent time (sick days), paid holidays, two “floating” holidays, as well as two paid work days to volunteer. We hope you and all UL employees are able to take full advantage of our strong total rewards program.

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5.0
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Pros

UL solution was my first office job and engineering experience. It did not disappoint, and got me excited for my future, The HR and hiring team were all so nice and helpful throughout my internship. My managers were helpful, patient, and understanding when I had a family emergency near the end of my internship that forced me to leave the country temporary. The internship showed the various departments in the company, not just the one we had applied for. Would definitely recommend anyone to apply for them.

Cons

UL solutions is focused in certifications and safety, so if you are expecting projects involving development and design this is not the place, We had to do a breakdown on products and perform tests to ensure it meets standards of safety.

5.0
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Pros

Strong brand reputation and credibility in the marketplace. Excellent opportunity to gain experience in sales, compliance, testing, certification, and regulatory industries. Friendly, knowledgeable, and collaborative colleagues who are willing to help each other succeed. Good work-life balance compared to many sales organizations. Stable business with diverse industries and customers. Professional development opportunities and exposure to complex customer challenges.

Cons

Typical large-company bureaucracy can slow decision-making and execution. Internal processes and approvals may require patience and persistence. Organizational complexity can sometimes create challenges when navigating cross-functional initiatives. Career progression may occasionally depend on understanding and adapting to corporate dynamics.

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