Product Specialist
Hubbell Incorporated, Columbia, SC, United States
Job Overview
Fabricate samples and conduct testing for metal oxide varistor (MOV) and/or surge arrester product lines.
A Day In The Life Perform all duties while maintaining proper safety and chemical hygiene standards.
Laboratory experiments:
Sampling, weighing, and mixing of powders and slurries
Fabricating test samples using manual, automatic or semi‑automatic equipment.
Grinding, slicing, and polishing
Loading and unloading high temperature processing equipment
Performing visual inspection with unaided eye or using microscope
Performing low and high voltage electrical testing
Data tabulation, consolidation, and review
Maintain laboratory facilities:
Cleaning and housekeeping
Mechanical assembly / disassembly of equipment as needed
Occasional troubleshooting and minor repairs of lab equipment
Processing of product samples:
Operate any production equipment with Arresters / Dept. 18 as needed, with proper training
Coordinate shipment of samples to external testing facilities
Disassemble / tear down samples to determine causes of product failure
Provide assistance when implementing product design changes
Any other duties as assigned
What will help you thrive in this role?
Experience with laboratory procedures (safety, handling of chemicals/samples, etc.)
Mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment or machinery; ability to assemble, dis‑assemble, and troubleshoot equipment; ability to read technical drawings or blueprints.
Basic knowledge in math, chemistry, physics, and electrical circuits.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
2 years relevant work experience in a laboratory or technical environment.
Ability for occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and ability to perform close visual inspection of laboratory samples.
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.
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A Day In The Life Perform all duties while maintaining proper safety and chemical hygiene standards.
Laboratory experiments:
Sampling, weighing, and mixing of powders and slurries
Fabricating test samples using manual, automatic or semi‑automatic equipment.
Grinding, slicing, and polishing
Loading and unloading high temperature processing equipment
Performing visual inspection with unaided eye or using microscope
Performing low and high voltage electrical testing
Data tabulation, consolidation, and review
Maintain laboratory facilities:
Cleaning and housekeeping
Mechanical assembly / disassembly of equipment as needed
Occasional troubleshooting and minor repairs of lab equipment
Processing of product samples:
Operate any production equipment with Arresters / Dept. 18 as needed, with proper training
Coordinate shipment of samples to external testing facilities
Disassemble / tear down samples to determine causes of product failure
Provide assistance when implementing product design changes
Any other duties as assigned
What will help you thrive in this role?
Experience with laboratory procedures (safety, handling of chemicals/samples, etc.)
Mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment or machinery; ability to assemble, dis‑assemble, and troubleshoot equipment; ability to read technical drawings or blueprints.
Basic knowledge in math, chemistry, physics, and electrical circuits.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
2 years relevant work experience in a laboratory or technical environment.
Ability for occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and ability to perform close visual inspection of laboratory samples.
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.
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