Electrical Engineer - Largo, FL

Hubbell Incorporated•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrical Design Engineer at Hubbell, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for researching, designing, and developing electrical and electronic hardware products from concept through production release. These efforts support the development of our innovative protection and control solutions for electric power systems. This position focuses on creating robust, reliable, and innovative hardware solutions that streamline development processes and enable the delivery of best-in-class products to our customers. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving complex technical challenges, developing creative engineering solutions, and collaborating with highly skilled cross-functional teams. In this role, you will work closely with software, firmware, and product development teams throughout the product lifecycle, performing the essential duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited college or university.
Three to five years of related engineering experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of experience in circuit design, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, and component and system-level design, evaluation, and testing.
Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture, PCB layout, component library management, design rule implementation, and generation of manufacturing documentation.
Proficient in PSpice or equivalent circuit simulation tools for analog, digital, and power electronics analysis, design verification, and performance optimization.
Experience with automated test equipment and automated testing methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware design issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and design decisions.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, testing, or supporting protection and control products used in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems is highly desirable.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing within a team environment.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and jigs is a plus.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and applying formal problem-solving methodologies and tools.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to manage ambiguity, assess and mitigate risks, learn quickly, and respond effectively to changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a commitment to professional growth and achieving team and company objectives.
Effective verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to take ownership of projects and drive tasks to successful completion.

Responsibilities

Works with the hardware engineering team and supervisor to determine the feasibility of designing new products or modifying existing products, considering costs, available space, time constraints, company objectives, and other technical and economic factors.
Consults with engineering staff to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and the operational and performance requirements of the overall system.
Adheres to performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment and products.
Analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to develop designs that can be manufactured using existing facilities, processes, and methods.
Develops hardware design solutions, including analog circuit design, digital circuit design, microprocessor-based board-level design, printed circuit board (PCB) layout, digital signal processing (DSP), and real-time embedded multiprocessor systems.
Performs circuit simulation, analysis, and design verification using PSpice and other engineering tools to validate performance, functionality, and reliability.
Applies Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles throughout the product development process.
Prepares product and system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Supports prototype development, assembly, and testing activities.
Provides technical expertise regarding manufacturing and processing techniques, material properties, and process advantages and limitations that impact long-term product engineering strategies.
Assists in developing hardware test procedures, programming, and supporting documentation.
Supports beta-site and external field-testing programs as needed.
Analyzes test data and prepares reports to determine whether designs meet functional and performance requirements.
Designs, tests, and enhances products to comply with IEC, IEEE, ANSI, EN, UL, CSA, CE, and other applicable international standards.
Collaborates with Product Marketing to develop functional specifications and product requirements.
Works with other engineering personnel to evaluate and implement design modifications as required.
Interfaces with the Manufacturing and Quality teams to make changes to products to improve manufacturability and quality.
Supports the creation and revision of product documentation, including product specifications, instruction manuals, and application guides.
Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve project and organizational objectives.
Performs most assignments with minimal supervision and direction.
Complies with all company policies and work rules, including but not limited to safety, attendance, and conduct policies.