Innovation Engineer
Core
Leading the identification, development, qualification, and implementation of new innovative products and technologies for energy and telecom cable systems.
Role type
Senior IC Innovation Engineer (New Product Development)
Builds
Underground, submarine, and medium low voltage cables; optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity systems for power transmission, distribution, and telecom sectors.
Domain
Energy and Telecommunications (Cable Manufacturing)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
New product design and development, materials science, process definition, material selection, competitor analysis, patent creation, contract negotiation, project management, feasibility assessment, root cause analysis, hands-on prototyping, alloy formulation, casting, forming, annealing, sample preparation, microstructural analysis, operation of metal forming equipment (saws, lathes), operation of scanning electron microscope.
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics, 5+ years in industrialization of new products, aluminum and copper alloy development, hands-on experience with alloy formulation and casting.
Technologies
Scanning electron microscope, metal forming equipment (saws, lathes)
Responsibilities
Investigate new technologies for innovative products, engage with customers to define product requirements, provide technical leadership for product transfer to production, analyze competitors' products, create detailed product designs, benchmark best practices, review patents, manage research team relationships, define and procure process equipment, manufacture prototypes, make cost estimates, create qualification plans, present design reviews, lead innovation programs, serve as subject-matter expert for executive decisions, negotiate contracts, write industry papers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management and leadership responsibilities