2024 Summer Intern: Product Management Intern

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for a Product Management Intern to join our team in Northbrook, IL.

As a Product Management Intern, you will work within one of the following operating units:

Built Environment (BE)

Built Environment provides the highest level of technical knowledge, expertise and testing, inspection and certification, advisory and commissioning services to support our customers globally throughout the entire life cycle of their products and buildings. UL plays a critical role and acts as a trusted partner to various stakeholders in the built environment and building products industry by knowing everything about every building, building regulation and requirement, fire equipment services and personal protective equipment by providing proactive insights on safe, secure and sustainable buildings, risk management solutions and tenant wellness and safety validations. 

• Building Materials, Suppression Systems and Building Envelope
• Life Safety, Detection and Security Systems
• Personal Protective Equipment

Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA)

In Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA), we provide solutions for safety, security, and performance throughout the value chains for a diversity of cutting-edge industries, such as: Power and Automation, Renewable Energy, Field Evaluation Services and Industrial Functional Safety. The impact of our work spreads through many business areas on a global scale yet focused locally through our collaborative team members.

Below are areas where UL is building and expanding services, and examples of what you may work on during your internship.

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems and Equipment
• Batteries and Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
• Renewable Energy: Solar & Wind
• Industrial Robotics
• Power and Control Equipment
• Industrial Machinery
• Oil & Gas and Hazardous Locations Equipment
• Global Market Access Requirements for Products & Components
• Industrial Ecosystems

• Rising senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in: Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Product Management, or related field.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Some knowledge of the fundamentals for business case development.
• Capacity to understand technical products and systems.
• Ability to conduct in-depth market research and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Natural curiosity and openness to share ideas, opportunities, and new approaches.
• Comfortable interacting with external stakeholders: business partners, customers, and other representatives from public/private sectors.
• Comfortable presenting work activities and deliverables to leadership.

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new.  Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL.  We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: Your internship will consist of a 10-12 week project, networking opportunities, learning the UL Solutions business, and provide you with the opportunity to make a real world impact.

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com