Associate Design Engineer - Freeburg, IL

Job Overview

The Associate Design 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
• 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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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.

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