Specialist, R&D - Product Development Support - Physical Science
 Southwire Company, LLC | |
 United States, Georgia, Carrollton | |
 Mar 02, 2026 | |
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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 andjobsite 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.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible? Job Summary
Specialist, Technical Product Development assigned to the Cofer Technology Center is primarily responsible for coordinating and performing testing used in the development and qualification testing of medium voltage cables. They will also be responsible for recommendations on test area design, equipment acquisition, and the dissemination of testing data. They must be able to use the Cofer Center's ISO Quality System to help guide/direct daily quality activities. Key Responsibilities
Perform qualification testing for medium voltage and low voltage products. Develop and conduct testing programs on developmental products to confirm their compliance Coordinate testing programs with other groups to provide direction and guidance in product design. Work with other sections on test methods, equipment needs, area design and data accumulation and interpolation. Develop special testing programs to satisfy specific customer requests. Work with manufacturing in areas to resolve quality deficiencies. Provide technical leadership to gain and to maintain the Technology Center certification to ISO-17025 standards. Considerable report writing is required including goals and objectives, replies to customers and documentation of test data. Provide assistance in other testing areas as needed. Maintain a safe and orderly work environment. Required Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education & Experience
Knowledge of wire and cable design, manufacturing, testing medium voltage cables, and several years of experience in a wire and cable plant, engineering department or testing facility. Spans of Control Travel
Domestic - Less than 20% Physical Requirements
Moving 5% Standing 5% Sitting 90% PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL EFFORT Must be able to do lifting, bending over, and stooping while handling and terminating cable samples of various sizes from 1/0 to 1500 kcmil, both copper and aluminum. Extensive reading and analysis of technical data and preparation of written reports and data Working Conditions
In Office Equipment Competencies
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Action Oriented Skills
Process Development
Process Improvement
Critical Thinking
Quality Control
SolidWorks (CAD)
Electrical Engineering
Good Manufacturing Practices
Sales Analysis
SQL (Programming Language) 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. | |