Product Development Engineering Intern

Corporate Overview Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.   Division Overview Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Position Overview

The Hubbell Summer Internship Program is a 10 to 12 week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.

Product Development Engineering Interns will typically support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing team members, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which will help them build a strong network within the Hubbell community.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of how utility meter reading products are developed and operate.
• Each Internship is customized to address the interests of the candidate and the current business need.  Projects will vary, but attempt to include the following:
• Knowledge and understanding of the product development process from conceptualization to realization.
• Experience in planning and organizational skills.
• Direct engineering contribution to the product under development.
• Interaction with engineering staff to be exposed to a variety of concepts and experiences.
• Opportunities to develop both your technical and programmatic skills.
• Expectations: The intern will be expected to work full-time at 40 hours/week and will be compensated on an hourly basis.

Skills and Experience

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is desired
• Microsoft Excel: Manipulation of data; transferring data; development of charts and tables
• Microsoft Word: Entering and formatting text; inserting charts, tables and other visuals
• Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating and editing slides; inserting text, charts, tables and visuals
• Experience using C and Python programming language - Database design and applications (Preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

 

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.