Specialist, Engineering - Product Development - Engineering

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer.

Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Develops engineering solutions supporting different business segments and collaborating with operations,
production, sales and product management. Analyzes engineering data and processes to improve product
reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Implements multidisciplinary engineering practices to optimize
functionality and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Develop new compounds to meet the performance requirements of the intended applications.
• Optimize existing compounds for cost, performance and quality
• Evaluate raw materials, raw material suppliers, and compounds for cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Perform standardized testing in the plastic laboratories.
• Characterize the chemical and physical characteristics of polymers and formulations using equipment such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, Rheometers, and related equipment.
• Generate compound prototype formulations on pilot‑lab compounding equipment
• Document and communicate test results within multiple tiers of the corporate infrastructure and provide input for specifications on compounds and raw materials.
• Keep abreast of new technology in compounding and extrusion fields as well as industry requirements making sure it is incorporated where feasible.
• Interpret and implement regulatory standards and methodologies and provide technical assistance to compounding and extrusion operations.
• Complete assigned projects while adhering to deadlines given by the PVC Formulations Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other science field

0-2 years - Experience in a lab or production environment is preferred. Experience with Wire & Cable industry a plus.

Domestic Travel up to 25%

Moving - 5 %
Standing - 90%
Sitting- 5%

Office
Laboratory

Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Agile Methodology

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Automation

Unit Testing

Quality Control

Test Planning

Budgeting

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.