UL Solutions
UL Solutions Innovation & Technology Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
UL Solutions works at the cutting edge of technology testing and certifying products long before they reach the market.
Leadership underscores innovation throughout all areas of the engineering business, striving to be the best partner in the TIC industry. Additional signals include the easily recognized UL mark being found on billions of products throughout the world.
UL Solutions’ employees work on the cutting edge of technology, testing and certifying tech that hasn’t even been announced to the public in some cases. Engineer’s and Lab Technician’s jobs involve ensuring that next generation technology complies with safety standards before it hits the market. Employees report exposure to the latest technology early in the development cycle.
Employees report integrated and bespoke tools that reduce friction and technologies that keep them competitive with peers in the industry. Leadership underscores this commitment by investing in scalable infrastructure such as entirely new labs with the latest technology.
UL Solutions' technology culture is characterized by openness to experimentation, collaborative problem-solving and continuous learning. Employees describe the culture as focused on using technology to solve real problems and help make the world a safer, more sustainable place.
UL Solutions Employee Perspectives
Why is our mission of working for a safer world important to you?
We get to be involved in the entire research and development process with our customers — sometimes when things are just a concept. It makes you feel proud to help show that when a product reaches the market, it will be tested to meet safety standards for the public to use. It’s great to get paid to break things to make the world a safer place!
What is the best thing about working at UL Solutions?
The best thing about working at UL Solutions is the flexibility. No one has stopped me when I have had a good idea, encountered a new business opportunity, or identified a new structural opportunity. No one has ever said, “Holger, that’s not your job.” They may provide feedback and explain any challenges they foresee, but I have always been able to implement new processes and initiatives.
We have the skills and agility to deliver results quickly. No one ever says, “That’s not my job.” We work together to get the job done.
History is filled with moments when transformative technologies arrived faster than society knew how to harness and manage them. But what allowed these breakthroughs to become what they are today wasn’t pulling back when fears were running high; it was making safety a catalyst for innovation.
The University of Notre Dame’s Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society has named Dr. Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist and innovation officer at UL Solutions, as an affiliated faculty member. The institute brings together researchers to better understand how data, artificial intelligence (AI) and computing affect society, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary work and real‑world impact.
UL Solutions's Tech Stack
