Mechanical Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Data Power and Control Division in Hickory, NC.

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for the design and implementation of opto-mechanical components and assemblies, including product test validation, for new products, product enhancements, and VAVE/cost savings. Works individually or as part of a design team to develop, evaluate, and validate product designs and specifications. Also conducts design reviews, validates and approves documentation packages, preproduction builds, and production transfers.

Provides mentor guidance and support to engineering team members across disciplines.

Main Job Duties:

• Provide direction and project management for opto-mechanical design and test validation efforts. Work closely with Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other Engineering personnel during product conceptualization phases and throughout the project phases.
• Provide maintenance of existing opto-mechanical products and documentation (design improvements, VAVE cost savings, etc.) and product databases through the Engineering Change process.
• Coordinate internal rapid prototyping and production validation requirements using internal prototyping.
• Coordinate with the internal Tooling Manager and Outside Design supplier.
• Design and develop optomechanical systems and customized solutions, utilizing various methods such as injection molding, metal forming, casting, and extrusion processes.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 2-4 years related work experience. Two years minimum design experience in mechanical design and/or electro-mechanical systems required. Leadership and project management skills and experience required. Some manufacturing experience is desired.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Extensive experience with SolidWorks 2D/3D modeling software required

• 2+ years of optomechanical system design experience
• SolidWorks Professional Mechanical Design proficiency
• Utilization of DFMA tools to reduce product complexity and cost

Experience with device-level physical packaging & production processes

• Materials design (Plastic, metals, composites)
• Manufacturing Process knowledge

Preferred knowledge and/or experience with product engineering requirements

• Knowledge in fiber optics and relevant metrologies, such as insertion loss, return loss, and end face geometry interferometric measurements
• Engineering documentation, BOM, material management & outsource management
• Structural FEM/FEA methods and procedures
• Knowledge in product production (prototype to production transition, production test plan, DFMA)

Willing to travel as necessary (per LNCA COVID-19 Travel Policy).

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 Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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