Engineering Technician - Leeds, AL

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Job Overview Our Switching and Fusing location in Leeds, AL is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the team! You will work from solid models, technical drawings, engineering sketches, and other such documentation to produce a variety of production and prototype parts. A Day In The Life Choose the most efficient methods of manufacture, understanding the time and equipment required, and interacting with technicians, designers and engineers to suggest design improvements for manufacturability/machinability. Program plate laser, drill line CNC and press brake machines. Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes with a high degree of proficiency. Analyze and evaluate current programs and setups for efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness. Assist/support engineers with prove-outs and make suggestions to improve current processes as well as processes that are unproven Interface with other Engineering personnel and other applicable departments to ensure the proper design collaboration and prototype implementation. Fixture design and setup, work holding design, toolpath programming for CNC milling machines, CNC machine operation, and other manufacturing operations. Develop and maintain supportive, professional relationships with technicians, designers and engineers. Other duties as assigned my management. What will help you thrive in this role? Associates Degree in a technical or engineering related course of study, or equivalent work experience may be considered Inventor or Solid Works 3-D modeling experience Programming, setting up, and running CNC Machines (or willing to learn this skill) Writing G-code Competencies needed: Machine production level components, details and fixtures. Understanding of milling, 2D nesting, grinding, cutting, etc. and detailed functional knowledge of most common machine shop tools and machines Complete set-up work and operation of machines. Use precision measuring instruments to ensure that parts produced meet quality standards. Working understanding of metrology and the ability to use conventional machinist's measuring instruments Ability to perform calculations using geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and basic mathematics 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.