Design Engineer - Leeds, AL

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Hubbell's Connectors Business Unit in Leeds, AL is looking for a Design Engineer who wants to grow with us as we grow! As part of the Design Engineering team, this position will focus on Medium/High Voltage connectors and fiber optic products/accessories, and will lead and participate in new product development for distribution, substation, transmission, and communication market products. This role will also lead the commercialization process of new products from idea generation through product launch.

Leeds, AL, US, 35094

Jan 5, 2026

• Manage New Product Development projects in the area of Medium/High Voltage and Communications market connectors.
• Use 3D modeling software to design products and components.
• Input and track associate parts required for design and generate a BOM including dollar amounts.
• Work with marketing team members to assess customer feedback and align customer feedback to product development.
• Create, develop and evaluate new product design concepts following ANSI, IEC, IEEE, and Telcordia standards.
• Conduct design for manufacturability events.
• Coordinate and perform experiments to test and verify product design.
• Track progress and action items for ongoing design projects.
• Participate in Kaizen improvement events.
• Document request for capital expenditures and present request to management.
• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis for product enhancement.
• Attend seminars and conferences to be up-to-date on connector technology.

• 3+ years of prior Engineering work experience in part/product design.
• Experience in FEA, Solid Modeling (Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling tool), and rapid prototyping.
• Experience and knowledge in testing and/or product development.
• Experience and knowledge in DFMA.
• Strong mechanical design background using strength of materials.
• Strong hands‑on experience working with tools and test lab equipment.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in Injection Molded Part and Tool Design helpful.

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.

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.