Electrical Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer II to join the Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI.

Key member of the electrical engineering group in the development, support, and coordination of New Product Development in the area of solid-state lighting with an emphasis on electrical products (PCB development, SW development, Electrical HW development). Position will also assist manager in facilitating product planning. Responsible for meeting schedules and technical product development. Position will also lead or participate in cost reduction and productivity process improvements as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design, and develop new products meeting cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Design, testing, and validation of power supplies for lighting products.
• Design of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for lighting products.
• Participate in defining scope and target objectives for new electrical designs.
• Identify and support technical R&D projects with long-term IP value.
• Initiate and coordinate new vendors and alternate components.
• Lead/participate in cost reduction projects as required.
• Lead/participate in productivity process improvements with manufacturing engineering.
• Serve as a technical resource for purchasing.
• Assist in the training and development of junior engineers.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active participation in ongoing individual training/development programs.
• Set goals and objectives with manager; look for ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Maintain good housekeeping conditions in work area.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Report abnormalities in equipment, machines, programs, processes.
• Perform backup functions to other team members and to immediate supervisor as instructed.
• Engage in cross-training to support backup efforts as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2+ years in an electrical engineering role.
• Preferred working knowledge of LED lighting.
• Working knowledge of PCB design software and schematic editor.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills as required to develop technical project specifications, regularly interface with suppliers and customers, and provide internal and external product training.
• Working knowledge of new product development and project management processes.
• Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• High level of creativity, self-initiative, and dependability.
• Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

This job is performed under direct supervision and within the guidelines of authorized company policies, programs, procedures, budgets, laws, and business ethics.

This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and departmental objectives; and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces.  We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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