Mechanical Engineering Intern

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in West Hartford, CT. In this role, the Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting the Product Development Team in simple product designs through CAD modeling and drawing documentation. Functions include working with Design Engineers and Engineering Managers on assignments that support testing of products, maintenance of products, customer related issues and general product engineering challenges.

Main Job Duties:

• Modeling and documenting design elements for engineering solutions
• Creating testing environments for products, conducting the tests and documenting results
• Reviewing product standards and updating as required
• Working on manufacturing floor to solve design related issues 

Education:   

• College Junior or higher preferred; Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Currently enrolled in- or recently completed BSME or BSEE.
• Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skill.
• Willing to provide engineering support required to sustain current product offering as well as evaluate new product designs.  This includes performing product testing in the laboratory.   
• Proficiency in SolidWorks which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time.
• Prepare written and verbal reports.
• Conduct engineering studies/investigations.
• Preferred but not required is familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand held cable analyzer (i.e. Fluke), and multimeter.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

• Sit, walk and stand
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands repetitively operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus 

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 Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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