Job Overview:
The Product Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of Hot Box products and related systems. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, sourcing, product management, and field service to develop innovative, cost-effective, and reliable solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role will split time between supporting part design and leading product development whether new or improvements applied to existing designs. #LI-BB2A Day In The Life Identify and lead product improvement solutions for new product development, and material cost takeouts. Execute the assigned design and development of Water Infrastructure products, components, and assemblies. Research and develop innovative ideas and concepts for changes to existing product and toward new product development efforts. Create and maintain CAD, Inventor, SolidWorks models, engineering drawings for existing and new products. Create and introduce improvements to enhance designs, performance, and costs of existing products. Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and performance evaluations. Analyze product performance and recommend design improvements for quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues. Provide technical solutions to customer inquiries, custom design requests, sales opportunities, and customer application needs. Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to product quality or field issues. Coordinate with suppliers and sourcing teams regarding component specifications and technical requirements. Prepare technical reports, test procedures, specifications, and engineering documentation. Own project planning and execution to meet product development timelines. What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.3-5 years of engineering or product design experience. Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools. Understanding of engineering principles including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, and mechanical design. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with backflow devices, water heating systems, plumbing products, HVAC equipment, or related thermal systems.
Exposure to product testing and validation methodologies.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. 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 Utility Solutions Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible. 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.
