Process Engineer

Job Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the manufacturing processes associated with MOV finishing operations, metallization, classification, and high-voltage electrical testing. This role combines daily production support, process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, data analysis, and capital project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong electrical or controls background and is comfortable working with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and manufacturing systems. This position works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and equipment reliability.

A Day In The Life

On any given day, you will:

• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, including electrical safety and industrial hygiene standards.
• Support manufacturing operations related to grinding, metallization, testing, classification, and packaging of Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs).
• Analyze manufacturing and test data to identify process variation, equipment issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot automated testing systems, sensors, controls, and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Investigate product quality issues through structured root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and process controls.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment and process performance.
• Support high-voltage electrical testing operations and classification systems to ensure product quality and process capability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Develop and execute capital projects, including equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and new process implementation.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Travel less than 10%.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to solve process problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and implement process improvements.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation.
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, or electronic diagnostic equipment.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage testing, electrical measurements, or power systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting sensors, drives, motors, vision systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.

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.