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Legrand, North America · 22 hours ago

Mechanical Design Engineer II

West Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Legrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. The Design Engineer II will be responsible for designing new products for the Wire and Cable Management business, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production, and maintaining existing product lines.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Beth Simpson

Responsibilities

Performs design and development work on new and existing products for use in electromechanical products. This includes reviewing, recommending, and appraising design work done by satellite facilities/vendors and the offshore design team

Work with the Marketing Product Line Manager to develop the product specification. Gain consensus on design with marketing and manufacturing. Determine the appropriate codes and standards, testing requirements, end-user preferences and trends, and competitive product analysis

Create sketches, 3D files, and prototype designs to provide different options to satisfy the product requirements and be used for customer feedback. Evaluate concepts to choose the best design for the business. Work with the offshore team to create final 3D models, assemblies, and drawings to refine, develop, and finalize the design

Research, read, and understand competitive patents. Work with Patent Attorneys to avoid patent infringement. Protect the company’s intellectual property by obtaining patents

Refine and complete the design through modeling, prototyping, testing, analysis, piloting, and inspection of processes and first articles. Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing, Tool Shops, and Manufacturing to procure prototypes and production product components

Oversee the completion of product documentation to support production, including engineering drawings and specifications, bills of materials, and quality requirements and testing

Investigation and analysis of new materials, components, technology, and engineering practices

Work with listing agencies to conduct and develop standards testing as required

Managing projects to rapid and effective completion including spanning departmental gaps

Performs other similar and related duties as required

Qualification

3D CAD softwareMechanical EngineeringProduct designAnalytical skillsEco-design principlesProject managementCollaborationTime managementAttention to detailCreativity

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years' experience in design engineering, preferably developing plastic injection molded, cast aluminum, and sheet metal products

Must have sound technical knowledge and design skills

Must be able to apply logical and scientific thinking principles to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Demonstrated creativity in the development of new product design concepts

Ability to create sketches, 3D files, and prototype designs to express different options that are used to satisfy the product requirements

Must be able to incorporate eco-design principals into new product development, as well as identify ways to improve environmental impact of existing products

Requires strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities

Must have strong analytical skills and proven ability to efficiently research and summarize information effectively and make recommendations based upon analysis

Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment

Fosters open communication and support an environment of innovation and creative change

Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software; e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and meeting management software

Ability to use the internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively

Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software, SolidWorks preferred

Must possess excellent project management skills, including the demonstrated ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control several projects at various stages of work

Must understand the implications of product costing to ensure business goals are met

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans

Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave

Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans

Paid time off to volunteer

An active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Company

Legrand, North America

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

Founded in 2002

West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.legrand.us

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