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Hubbell Incorporated · 9 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Hubbell Incorporated is a leading global manufacturer of electrical and utility solutions. The engineering technician will support manufacturing engineers and operators in implementing engineering projects, tooling development, and improving CNC and automated manufacturing processes.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
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Responsibilities

Support implementation of machinery replacement project
Develops hands-on competency in Burndy Littleton’s patented tooling system for progressive metal forming. Gains the ability to perform die set-ups and machine set-ups, and to perform process monitoring and machine tuning
Develops hands-on competency in a unique graphical user interface (GUI) timing chart to control servo-actuated Bihler NC machine
Reads and interprets production drawings to gain knowledge of critical product dimensions. Develops understanding of how product dimensions relate to process parameters and tooling dimensions, and assists engineers in new tooling fabrication and implementation
Works alongside manufacturing engineering and operators to troubleshoot problems that arise with the implementation of any of the above tasks
Support tooling development initiatives
Continues the engineering initiative of cataloging and fully implementing tooling items into the engineering documentation library and SAP Plant Maintenance software
Assists manufacturing engineering and machine operators with complex tooling assembly component storage and organization, including 5S tasks
Orders perishable tooling from vendors. Receives tooling re-order request from operators, finds documentation for tooling, sends documentation to vendor for quote, receives quote, issues a thoroughly-filled-out requisition to the purchasing department
Support CNC manufacturing
Write, modify, review and adjust CNC programs for connector part production on both CNC turret and swiss style lathes and vertical milling machines
Select appropriate tooling for various CNC production tasks
Work alongside manufacturing engineering to analyze, identify, design and implement improved manufacturing techniques and processes in CNC work cells
Support automated manufacturing and assembly processes
Work alongside manufacturing engineering to identify and reduce production bottlenecks associated with automated production sequences
Provide PLC programming assistance to read, write and debug automated production issues
Work Alongside manufacturing engineering to analyze, identify, design and implement new and/or replacement automation components to improve automated production output
Support process improvements associated with production machinery and documentation
Perform time studies to verify current production sequence documentation is accurate to the actual manufacturing processes
Work alongside manufacturing engineering to analyze, identify and implement replacement machinery to improve throughput of various production processes
Aid manufacturing engineering in defining requirements and guidelines for replacement equipment and processes from outside vendors
Work with machine operators and manufacturing engineering to provide continuous improvement support to optimize the production process
Support of Company Safety Initiatives including Lock-out/Tag-out/Clear & Try
Work with engineering team on development of new products
Performs all tasks in a manner that doesn’t impede production schedule

Qualification

CNC programmingPLC programmingMechanical aptitudeAutodesk InventorMicrosoft ExcelProduction prints interpretationTooling developmentProcess improvementBasic electrical diagnosisTime studies5S methodologyLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Ability to read and understand production prints and tolerancing conventions
Excellent verbal communication skills
Good written communication skills
Ability to check computer throughout the day for emails and internal workflow notifications
Mechanical aptitude: must be able to work on and with machinery in a manner that is safe, systematic, and effective
Must be comfortable working safely with progressive die sets
Leadership: must be comfortable implementing changes in an environment where change is difficult
Ability to use Microsoft Excel for project tracking and documentation indexing
Must be familiar with creating CAD models and drawings
Ability to converse with toolmakers and skilled setup personnel to understand critical tooling information
Must be able to take repeatable measurements with digital vernier calipers, micrometers, and gage blocks
Must take responsibility for project successes
Must have the persistence required to complete technical tasks
Must proactively continue to check for task completion if the task has been delegated to another party
Must have thick skin
Must react to potentially challenging situations in a way that diminishes or resolves conflict rather than amplifying it
Must have basic understanding of cold forming physics
Must be able to maintain a clean and organized workbench while simultaneously dealing with articles that do not fit into categories

Preferred

Experience in Autodesk Inventor
Understanding of fits and tolerances (press fit, slip fit, etc.)
Conversant knowledge of material compositions (D2, S7, 4140, etc.) and Rockwell Scale hardness for tooling applications
Understanding of GD&T
Ability to conduct bulk computations (macros) in Microsoft Excel
Ability to make insightful recommendations for process improvements, and to develop an implementation plan for these recommendations
Ability to perform basic electrical diagnosis with basic tools (test light, multimeter, etc.) and read electrical diagrams
Experience with machine fixture and jig design
General understanding of control systems and input/output logic as it relates to production machinery

Company

Hubbell Incorporated

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Hubbell Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions that help build more reliable, resilient, and renewable energy infrastructure.

H1B Sponsorship

Hubbell Incorporated has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Nord
Retired Chairman and CEO
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Bill Sperry
Chief Financial Officer
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