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Job Overview The Design Engineer is responsible for producing electrical connector and enclosure designs for Utility power applications. The Design Engineer collaborates with various marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing team members to bring projects from conception to completion using new product development processes, CAD software, simulation, and prototyping tools. This role is also responsible for creating test plans and design modifications to improve the quality and function of existing products. A Day In The Life Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: Participating in New Product Development (NPD) teams to deliver new products with a high degree of complexity; including requirements analysis and system design. Designing, developing, testing, and validating product designs. Performing testing, troubleshooting, and validation for new and existing products. Designing and evaluating products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability. Contributing design modifications to improve the quality and function of the products. Interacting with marketing, sales, and production, as well as with vendors on product development. What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required) Proficiency in CAD Software such as Inventor (required) 3-6 years industry experience in electronics-based product development Experience creating and testing product designs. Knowledge of manufacturing methods. Process expereince including Casting, Extrusion, Stamping, Forming, and Machining. Strong organizational skills in documenting design, testing, and validation processes Experience with test equipment and measurement methodologies Experience with designing and testing for regulatory requirements (UL, CSA, ANSI, etc.) #LI-EC1 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 Electrical Solutions Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power. 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.