Senior R&D Product Development Engineer

For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints, ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, AEIC and ICEA standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and project management, to ensure seamless integration of accessories into high voltage systems.
• Conduct voice of the customer interviews and integrate VOC into product design requirements
• Oversee the prototyping and testing phases of product development, including product performance evaluations, reliability testing, and failure analysis and design validation testing.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, failure analysis reports and user manuals.
• Represent industry forums and stay up to date on changes and trends in the industry
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Power Systems, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PE) is a plus.
• 5+ years' experience, including experience in the design and development of high voltage cable accessories or related components, preferred.
• Those whose experience is with medium voltage will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of high - or medium - voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international projects and a global understanding of high voltage standards.
• Familiarity with advanced testing methodologies and diagnostic equipment.
• Molding experience of silicones and EPDMs and plus