Design Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated

About The Position

Includes activities such as; complete engineering design solutions, providing technical support service and handling complete projects related to new product development, product modification and enhancements. The individual will coordinate the fabrication of their prototypes; work closely with our in-house testing lab and third party certification engineers, manufacturing engineering and the operations team.A Day In The Life Maintain high technical familiarity and understanding for existing and newly introduced products available within the marketplace (offered both from the company & competition). Research, design and development of new products as well as enhancements to existing products using solid modeling software, analysis software that satisfies the Commercial Specification generated by marketing within the target cost and established timetable. Conducts initial Engineering feasibility analysis, develop layouts, rapid prototype and testing Responsible for keeping all records, documents, drawings on project files in Engineering Performs Engineering release on assigned projects Performs Product Engineering maintenance on existing product line as assigned Ability to start up development initiatives, define work scope, breakdown and complete product development project within a timely basis (gates-approval management). What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university 2+ years’ experience in design, development, maintenance and testing of mechanical and/or electrical devices. Solid Modeling skills (i.e. Inventor or Solid works) Finite Element Analysis skills 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 Effectively present information and work with the department manager, individual salespeople, customers and factory floor/support personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
2+ years’ experience in design, development, maintenance and testing of mechanical and/or electrical devices.
Solid Modeling skills (i.e. Inventor or Solid works)
Finite Element Analysis skills
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
Effectively present information and work with the department manager, individual salespeople, customers and factory floor/support personnel.

Nice To Haves

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Computer Skills: Must have Microsoft Office, e-mail and other PC application skills.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Complete engineering design solutions
Providing technical support service
Handling complete projects related to new product development, product modification and enhancements
Coordinate the fabrication of prototypes
Maintain high technical familiarity and understanding for existing and newly introduced products available within the marketplace
Research, design and development of new products as well as enhancements to existing products using solid modeling software, analysis software
Conducts initial Engineering feasibility analysis, develop layouts, rapid prototype and testing
Responsible for keeping all records, documents, drawings on project files in Engineering
Performs Engineering release on assigned projects
Performs Product Engineering maintenance on existing product line as assigned
Ability to start up development initiatives, define work scope, breakdown and complete product development project within a timely basis (gates-approval management)