Associate Engineer I - Mechanical Design

Brand Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

India Operations

BURNDY Technology and Global Business Services Private Limited (HUBBELL INDIA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hubbell Inc. Hubbell India provides Engineering Services, Business Solutions and IT Services. Hubbell Engineering located in Chennai and Hyderabad is engaged in the back-end operations, business of computer aided design and engineering services. The Hubbell Business Solutions functions at Infopark Kochi, provide superior business intelligence, knowledge services and business process solutions across Hubbell divisions and Corporate. IT Services team is spread across Chennai and Kochi.

Hubbell Electrical Products LLP located in Chennai is poised to assist with part and product manufacturing for all Hubbell Business units

Job Location

Burndy Technology & Global Business Services Pvt Ltd

13th Floor, Zenith (Phase 3)

International Tech Park,CSIR Road

Taramani, Chennai,Tamil Nadu -600113

Job Overview

We are seeking a mechanical engineer with significant experience in the gas utility industry, tasked with broadening our array of products and solutions for utility, residential, and propane applications. This requires providing crucial technical engineering support for our products. The engineer must reliably assume responsibilities, maintain a high sense of urgency, prioritize tasks effectively, demonstrate superior time management skills, and act as a consultant in product/engineering design by offering technical recommendations, support, and guidance.

A Day In The Life

Collaborate closely with the North American engineering team and department manager, adhering to their guidance for all tasks, projects, and assignments. Maintain professionalism in a business environment and comply with the company's systems, ethics, and safety policies. Demonstrate self-motivation, reliability, and proactive thinking, maintaining a high sense of urgency in task completion. Thoroughly understand the company’s work procedures, standards, and processes, and actively contribute to their continuous improvement.

Interpret electrical blueprints/drawings to create material takeoff lists for electrical products used in quotes. Embrace new challenges and strategize to meet or exceed goals related to design, cost, quality, and deadlines. Understand the applications, technical features, and offerings of existing products. Conduct product research and development, presenting findings through presentations and technical reports.

Manage design activities for both existing and new products. Engage in planning for new products, product development, production launches, and setting up product roadmaps to boost offerings, sales, and customer awareness. Collaborate with various internal teams like Customer Support, Sales, Marketing, etc., on customer queries and design development. Handle multiple projects, defining technical scopes, task delegation, coordination, communication, and timely completion.

Identify and address issues with production equipment, driving proactive solutions. Develop and control manufacturing planning and engineering processes for new projects, including tool and equipment procurement. Implement cost reduction and quality improvement activities by adopting new technologies, automation, and lean practices. Remain prepared to take on new tasks, assignments, and challenges as required by the department manager. Possess general knowledge in measuring devices like micrometers, calipers, and scales.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the mechanical industry exposure with engineering processes and gas utility products. Experience in managing full engineering design processes, offering technical support for products, and overseeing projects with diverse objectives such as product development, R&D initiatives, FEA, product modifications, and enhancements. Proficiency in Solidworks and MS Office tools is required, along with working knowledge of Driveworks and SAP.