Applications Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join the Building Control Systems Wattstopper Team in Richardson, TX. In this role, you will provide project pre-sales, application, and product support and specification for a wide range of Wattstopper products; including support for Building Automation Integrators connecting to WattStopper lighting control systems.

What Will You Do?

• Understand the requirements of project lighting control and ensure all project objectives are met.
• Provide application engineering support for WattStopper lighting controls including Architectural Dimming Systems, Ethernet, BACnet, Niagara networks, and customized solutions.
• Internal and external education on BAS networks and systems.
• Provide application engineering support (design, sequence of operation development, programming for controls systems, and other related duties) for WattStopper lighting control systems.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications and apply the information to a set of specific Watt Stopper products to meet the intent of the project documents.
• Develop and verify nonstandard design and custom solutions from standard product mix.
• Supervision of submittal generation, control programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Watt Stopper systems.
• Supports sales team and assists in quotations.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:  

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related/equivalent work experience.

Experience:  

• 3+ years’ experience in Electrical or HVAC control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCad

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Understanding of control systems (dimming, energy management and lighting controls).
• Strong computer skills. 
• Strong analytical and good communication skills. 
• Must enjoy working in a team environment. 
• Must be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision.
• Agreeable to travel for training and support as needed.

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 Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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