Sr. Associate Design Engineer

Job Overview

Hubbell's Connectors Business Unit in Leeds, AL is looking for a Sr. Associate Design Engineer who wants to grow with us as we grow As part of the Design Engineering team, this position will focus on Medium/High Voltage connectors and fiber optic products/accessories, will lead and participate in new product development for distribution, substation, transmission, and communication market products. This role will also lead the commercialization process of new products from idea generation through product launch.

A Day In The Life

• Manage New Product Development projects in the area of Medium/High Voltage and Communications market connectors.
• Use 3D modeling software to design products and components
• Input and track associate parts required for design and generate a BOM including dollar amounts.
• Work with marketing team members to assess customer feedback and align customer feedback to product development.
• Create, develop and evaluate new product design concepts following ANSI, IEC, IEEE, and Telcordia standards.
• Conduct design for manufacturability events.
• Coordinate and perform experiments to test and verify product design.
• Track progress and action items for ongoing design projects.
• Participate in Kaizen improvement events.
• Document request for capital expenditures and present request to management
• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for product enhancement.
• Attend seminars and conferences to be up-to-date on connector technology

What will help you thrive in this role?

• 3+ years of prior Engineering work experience in part/product design
• Experience in FEA, Solid Modeling (Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling tool), and rapid prototyping
• Experience and knowledge in testing and/or product development.
• Experience and knowledge in DFMA
• Strong mechanical design background using strength of materials
• Strong hands-on experience working with tools and test lab equipment
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Injection Molded Part and Tool Design helpful

Competencies Customer Focus Enabling Execution Initiative and Drive Innovation and Change Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance Technology Agility

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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