Senior Product Development Engineer

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Professional Hardeeville, SC, US

6 days ago Requisition

TS Conductor is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to develop, qualify, and support the hardware and stranding partnerships required for successful deployment of our advanced overhead transmission conductor solutions. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional engineering role covering hardware partner development and qualification, international stranding partnerships, product testing, supplier quality, and field installation support.

The successful candidate will work closely with hardware manufacturers, conductor manufacturing partners, utilities, test laboratories, contractors, and internal TS Conductor teams to move solutions from engineering development through qualification and successful field deployment.

• Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with existing and new hardware manufacturing partners supporting TS Conductor products.
• Lead the development and qualification of hardware solutions including compression dead-ends, mid-span splices, tension clamps, suspension systems, dampers, connectors, and related conductor fittings.
• Establish technical and qualification requirements based on conductor characteristics, installation requirements, applicable standards, and utility expectations.
• Work collaboratively with partners on hardware design and optimization, including 3D models, engineering drawings, material selection, tolerances, Bills of Materials, manufacturing specifications, and design reviews where required.
• Coordinate prototypes and samples, internal evaluations, third‑party laboratory testing, field trials, and final product qualification.
• Define and execute qualification programs including mechanical, thermal, electrical, fatigue, vibration, and cyclic performance testing as applicable.
• Review test results and failure modes, identify root causes, and drive design, manufacturing, or installation improvements through successful resolution.
• Develop and review QA/QC requirements, inspection criteria, manufacturing controls, and acceptance requirements for qualified hardware.
• Conduct supplier technical assessments, factory audits, quality audits, and Factory Acceptance Testing where required.
• Develop and maintain qualification reports, technical specifications, installation instructions, drawings, application guidelines, and catalogue information.
• Expand the portfolio of qualified hardware solutions and partners to support TS Conductor projects in North America and international markets.
• Coordinate with Sales, Application Engineering, Operations, and hardware partners to provide customers with complete and properly qualified conductor and hardware solution packages.

• Develop, qualify, and provide ongoing technical support to international conductor manufacturers that strand finished conductor using TS Conductor encapsulated core.
• Establish technical requirements for core handling, stranding, process controls, conductor construction, inspection, QC testing, packaging, storage, and finished‑product acceptance.
• Review manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure compatibility with TS Conductor products and specifications.
• Coordinate trial production, sample evaluation, TS laboratory testing, and third‑party qualification testing.
• Conduct technical assessments, factory audits, and quality reviews during initial qualification and ongoing production.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and product‑performance issues and work with partners to implement corrective and…