Associate Engineer - Freeburg, IL

Job Overview

The Associate Engineer is responsible for a full spectrum of assignments related to determining, maintaining, and improving the efficiency, utilization, productivity, and quality of the assigned manufacturing work unit(s). They perform engineering activities ensuring the accomplishments of production, quality, and cost related objectives, and the compliance with Hubbell quality product certifications.         
 

A Day In The Life

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 provides recommendations to satisfy their needs which may include generating new products through our NPD system or engineer-to-order (ETO) process to ensure customer application requirements are met. 
• Researching and interpreting industry standards and technical information and applying knowledge to satisfy product design inputs and/or maintaining assigned product line(s). 
• Designing or developing work as planned, performs simulation tests and analysis, selects materials, and generates product specifications to meet project goals. 
• Participating in cross-functional teams to ensure completion of all tasks associated with project requirements.  
• Requesting, performing analysis, and evaluating laboratory tests. 
• Conducting engineering investigations (such as product failures, customer complaints, variation notices, rejects, and deviations), summarizing findings, preparing & distributing appropriate solutions. 
• Initiating drawings orders, engineering changes, sample & prototype requests, purchase requisitions, and other necessary paperwork to complete project assignments and/or maintain assigned product line(s). 
• Reporting the status and progress of projects and performing additional duties to complete projects and assignments. 
• Interacting with other departmental groups to complete project tasks, such as design for manufacturing (DFM), cost reductions, and internal improvements to ensure design integrity with process improvements. 
• Attending trade shows, supplier visits, seminars, industry standard meetings, and conferences as required to support sales and project needs. 

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent technical degree or advanced degree; no experience (required) 
• Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience (required) 
• Must possess strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. 
• Strong analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Desired 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 
• Effective project management skills 
• Ability to interact and work effectively to achieve common goals with other departments including supply chain, operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing 
• Process improvement and data analytical skills preferred  

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