Design and develop new cable products, components, and materials to meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements
Support full product development cycles, including concept creation, design calculations, prototype builds, qualification plans, and testing
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and optimize product/process performance
Analyze test data, evaluate product performance, and prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, and qualification reports
Partner with product management and commercial teams to identify market needs, evaluate customer requirements, and support new product introductions
Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, design-to-cost activities, and continuous improvement projects
Ensure compliance with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE, etc.) and support certification activities
Work cross-functionally with R&D, quality, operations, and materials engineering to drive product improvements and resolve technical challenges

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related field)
Hands-on experience in product development, design, testing, or manufacturing engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
3+ years of experience in cable, wire, polymers, or industrial manufacturing (preferred)
Familiarity with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE) or product certification processes (preferred)
Experience supporting plant trials, process troubleshooting, or design-to-cost initiatives (preferred)
Background in materials, extrusion, compounding, or mechanical performance testing (preferred)
Experience with CAD tools, statistical analysis, or design of experiments (DOE) (preferred)

Product Development Engineer

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