Test Engineer II (Hybrid Position)

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity with our Starline team for a Certification & Test Engineer II to join the Data Center Power & Control Division in Canonsburg, PA on a hybrid basis. The primary role of a Test Engineer is to develop and execute certification, verification, and reliability test plans to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and performance requirements.

What Will You Do?

• Lead the development of electrical, mechanical, functional, and certification test plans for new and existing products, working closely with product development teams.
• Conduct testing required, verifying product performance, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain ongoing certifications and renewals, including but not limited to UL/ETL Listings, NOM, RETIE, and CCC, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for obtaining certifications, including scheduling tests, coordinating with external laboratories, and managing documentation.
• Support all aspects of external testing and evaluations from RFQ to final report and follow-up.
• Support quality teams during production audits, conducting periodic audits on critical components and reviewing products to ensure alignment with certification files.
• Assist technicians in executing test plans, providing guidance, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Review test reports, analyze results, and provide recommendations for product improvements or modifications.
• Maintain a log of all testing activities, ensuring reliable information is readily available when needed.
• Manage internal communication related to certification and testing activities, including coordinating lab schedules and product testing timelines.
• Support the development of test equipment, maintain existing equipment, and upgrade internal testing capabilities to meet certification requirements.
• Traveling up to 10% to external test labs to support the certification program is necessary.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary to support the organization's overall goals.

Required Skills

Education:           

• 4-year technical degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional setting.
• Previous experience working with NRTL or certification bodies a plus.
• Familiarity with low-voltage power distribution equipment preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required up to 10% of the time.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proficiency with electrical theory in DC and three-phase AC power distribution preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting, and problem-solving as it relates to engineering testing.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to communicate with others.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment. 

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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