Segment Mechanical Automation Engineer

The HUS Segment Automation Engineer is responsible for assessing, designing, installing, documenting, and troubleshooting automation equipment for new and existing manufacturing processes. This role partners closely with product design, project management, and manufacturing teams to improve production capacity, product quality, and overall plant efficiency through automation solutions.

The position also collaborates with automation engineers across Hubbell to recommend technical advancements that support company objectives and maximize productivity.

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• Identify opportunities to implement automation through collaboration with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams
• Lead automation equipment projects from concept through sustainment, including specification, vendor management, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and debugging
• Design and implement process improvement projects to increase efficiency, capacity, and product quality
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation including procedures, drawings, schematics, and databases

• Develop and sustain longrange automation improvement plans
• Train and guide employees on automation processes and control methodologies
• Develop and update procedures and training materials for setup and maintenance personnel

• Provide leadership and clear communication across project teams
• Ensure project objectives, responsibilities, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and met
• Support system design decisions by providing technical input on automation capabilities

• Support automation system architecture, including motion control configuration, tuning, data collection, and safety requirements
• Interface with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure proper system integration

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience developing and implementing automation equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Handson experience with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and industrial instrumentation
• Experience with motion control technologies including VFDs, servos, robotics, and related programming tools
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong communication, organization, and timemanagement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
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  Extensive travel required (approximately 50%)Domestic and international travel
  

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 Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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.