Associate Product Engineer - Winsted, CT

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Date: Jan 7, 2021

Location: Winsted, CT, US, 06098

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

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Position Overview

Responsible for new product design and development, maintenance, product testing, developing customer solutions pertaining to the Utility markets (Communications, Power, Cable TV, OEM) to grow the sales and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet customer specifications: (R&D, concept generation / evaluation, costing, manufacturing process, material selection)
Product line maintenance (cost reductions, drawing updates, engineering change requests and collaborating with various departments including Manufacturing, Mfg. Engineering & QA Departments)
Product line variations (design, test & document product variations needed for specific customer demands)
Perform or assist with mechanical and/or electrical testing needs to qualify or validate product performance.
Collaborate with Product Manager in efforts to understand industry needs and define product line additions vital to gain greater market share.
Assist Product Manager in assisting Customers with application needs/questions and may include customer training of accurate product application/installation.

Skills and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
Must have CAD experience, with the ability to build and revise 3D models and drawings
Knowledge of metal and plastic manufacturing processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Industries

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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