What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Design Engineer (New Product Development) - Leeds, AL position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Our Connectors location in Leeds, AL is looking for a Sr. NPD Design Engineer! The Sr. NPD Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and advancement of medium- and high-voltage electrical connectors for the Electric Utility industry, with additional responsibility for supporting the development of fiber telecom connectivity products as needed. This role requires strong engineering expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and standards-compliant products used in transmission, distribution, substation, and communication applications. The Sr. Design Engineer will also contribute to product improvements, and sustaining engineering activities to support long-term product performance.
Every day presents opportunities to support innovation and enhance critical utility and communication infrastructure. You will make a difference by:
- Participating in multiple product development projects simultaneously, including concept development, mechanical and electrical design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
- Leading requirements definition, project reviews, and design verification/validation efforts for medium- and high-voltage connector systems and fiber telecom connectivity components.
- Designing products in alignment with industry standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, Telcordia, etc.) and ensuring compliance through proper documentation, testing, and certification support.
- Working with marketing, operations, and quality to translate customer needs into actionable design specifications and value-driven engineering solutions.
- Developing 3D models, engineering drawings, and simulations to validate product performance and manufacturability.
- Coordinating and performing design experiments, including mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing.
- Supporting root-cause investigations, sustaining engineering activities, and product enhancements for existing connector portfolios.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives through DFMEA, design-to-value, and manufacturability improvement events.
- Maintaining accurate project documentation, design records, and test reports in accordance with internal engineering and quality systems.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering other Engineering disciplines will be considered with demonstrated industry design experience
- 10 years of product design experience, ideally in medium/high voltage connectors, utility hardware, or related industrial/mechanical components
- Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical behavior, materials, mechanical design, and connector interfaces
- Proficiency in CAD modeling and simulation tools (AutoDesk Inventor & SolidWorks)
- Experience with design verification/validation testing and hands-on work with lab test equipment
- Understanding of industry standards applicable to medium/high voltage and telecom products (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, Telcordia)
- Experience with DFMEA, design-to-value, and structured product development processes
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Experience with cast components, molded components, and rapid prototyping processes strongly preferred
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.