Product Development Technician

Belden Inc.; Richmond (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Long-term/short-term disability

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave for community volunteer work

Job summary

Belden Inc. in Richmond, IN, is looking for an engineer responsible for the design and development of products and providing technical assistance. Each engineer manages significant product value across various markets.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years of design experience. The position offers hybrid and remote work practices with a competitive salary range of $50,000–$65,000 annually and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of electronic cable design or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Wire & Cable markets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced products and systems.
• Maintain and update standard product line and specifications.
• Improve product design database and engineering systems.
• Work with sales and marketing to identify market technology drivers.
• Maintain project and test logs and records.
• Research and report on company and competitor products.
• Provide technical training to selected customers.
• Comply with company attendance policy and travel as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Written and oral fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Date: Jun 18, 2026

Location: Richmond, IN, US, 47374

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities for our people, customers, and communities. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business and create value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Job Summary

This position involves the design and development of products and providing technical assistance for marketing, manufacturing, testing, sale, and application of Belden’s products. Each Engineer is responsible for at least $50 MM of product value, covering all Belden plants and national and international end‑use markets.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced products (design specifications, materials, finished product, packaging, testing, etc.) and systems to customer specifications, consistent with lowest cost and within manufacturing capabilities. Identify emerging product technologies and product applications and develop design relationships and equations for product design and development. Create and review new product designs for potential patentability.
• Maintain and update standard product line and specifications for continued cost effectiveness and manufacturability. Work with manufacturing to identify design improvements that increase product value by reducing scrap, increasing throughput, or lowering standard cost. Keep technical accuracy of all product and engineering databases, processes, procedures, reference materials, and engineering/sales/marketing collateral.
• Improve the product design database and engineering systems through improved design equations derived from theoretical or empirical studies, expanding design capability and accuracy for new product applications and improving cycle time. Assist in upgrading, modifying, or implementing engineering‑related systems.
• Work with sales and marketing to identify market technology drivers and establish relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Participate in industry standards activities. Review and design for established industry, governmental, or customer requirements and standards to ensure compliance with advanced and future product development needs.
• Maintain project and test logs and records and prepare reports to complete engineering projects or test programs.
• Research, collect, and report information on company (and competitor) products, equipment functionality, and capability. Act as technical liaison to sales and marketing. Assist Pricing and Sales with new product quotes and orders. Prepare input for technical bulletins, application notes, trade articles, and technical papers to support the Belden product line.
• Provide technical training to selected Belden customers and internal functions as needed to support the introduction and success of new products. Assist Sales/Marketing with customer development.
• Comply with company attendance policy and be willing to travel on short notice within The Americas to customer sites for critical cable failures or other engineering needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you will bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred, with 5‑7 years of electronic cable design or equivalent experience.
• Markets: Knowledge of Wire & Cable markets.
• Required Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, and written and oral fluency in English.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $50,000–$65,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the role’s level. Belden may offer more or less within legal limits, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.

Belden offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, and benefits that may include health/dental/vision, long‑term/short‑term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for community volunteer work, training opportunities, professional talent management, succession planning, corporate health well‑being initiatives, and a culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

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Let’s Create Possibilities Together

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements describe the general nature and level of work involved for this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.