Design Engineer (Lineman Tools & Equipment) - Centralia, MO

Hubbell Incorporated; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Design Engineer to provide support in marketing, sales, and manufacturing. This role involves design engineering tasks including research and development of new products and process improvements. Candidates should have a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers engineering challenges and requires interaction with various stakeholders. The office is located in Centralia, Washington, with occasional travel for learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Electric utility experience is helpful but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Lineman Tools and Work Methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop ideas for new products and processes.
• Improve design, performance, and cost of existing products.
• Design, model, and test new products and modifications.
• Define and oversee testing of products to meet specifications.
• Present technical subjects to large groups.
• Travel to support product knowledge and attend events.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Passion for engineering

Project management

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Design Engineer provides engineering support to marketing, sales, and manufacturing. Performs multiple aspects of design engineering, including drawing creation, component selection, specification preparation in support of vendor selection, product testing, interacting with customers, and project management. The position offers complex engineering challenges that require in-depth data analysis, original thinking, persistence, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude.

• Research and develop ideas for new products and processes
• Improve upon the design, performance, and cost of existing products and processes
• Design, model, and test new products and modifications
• Define and oversee the electrical and mechanical testing of products to meet industry specifications
• Present to large internal and external groups on technical subjects such as Temporary Protective Grounding
• Periodically travel to attend trade shows, training, industry meetings, etc. to support the knowledge of assigned product lines

What will help you thrive in this role?

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Electric utility experience would be helpful but not required
• Knowledge or understanding of Electric Utility Lineman Tools and Work Methods
• Possess strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who has a passion for engineering and product ownership
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to both technical and nontechnical audiences

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, or compensation.