Product Engineer

The Product Engineer position in the BURNDY Grounding Product Line Business Team (PLBT), is responsible for the design, new product development (NPD), line maintenance, and general support for  assigned product lines.  Under general supervision and direction, this position will coordinate engineering tasks and communicates with cross-functional teams to complete project assignments on new or existing products and/or product lines.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by: 

• Receiving, reviewing and evaluating project requests and planning general activities for project completion.
• Analyzing customer technical requirements and providing product recommendations to satisfy their needs.
• Generating new products through our NPD system or ETO process to ensure customer application requirements are met.
• Researching and interpreting industry standards & technical information and applying knowledge to satisfy product design inputs and/or maintaining assigned product line(s).
• Carrying out design or development work as planned, performing simulation tests & analyses, selecting materials, and generating product specifications to meet project goals.
• Participating on cross-functional teams to ensure completion of all tasks associated with project requirements.
• Requesting, performing, analyzing, and evaluate laboratory tests.
• Conducting engineering investigations (such as product failures, customer complaints, variation notices, rejects, and deviations), summarizing findings and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Initiating drawing orders, engineering changes, sample & prototype requests, purchase requisitions, and other necessary processes to complete assignments.
• Responsible for reporting the status & progress of projects and performing additional duties to complete projects and/or assignments.
• Interacting with other departmental groups to complete other projects such as DFMA, cost reductions, operational moves, and internal improvements to ensure design integrity for process improvements.
• Attending trade shows, supplier visits, seminars, customer meetings, and engineering conferences as required to support sales and project needs.

• Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (required)
• 3+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on design, development, or project management (required) 
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software including CAD systems (Autodesk, Solid Works, etc) , and other tools required for design, analysis, and implementation (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation of design, performance, and standards relevant to the electrical industry in the form of product designs released to production in manufacturing settings.
• Proven project management experience, including: planning, coordinating, communication, and execution
• Ability to interact and work effectively to achieve common goals with other departments including supply chain, operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.  

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 Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.