Mechanical Engineering Intern

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both existing and new products. Assure processes support organizational goals for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. Ultimately, you’ll be the one to ensure our production lines work efficiently and effectively to satisfy our customers.

What Will You Do?

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Prepares process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides technical assistance to maintenance and operations as necessary to meet the business needs.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Develop and test effective automated and manual systems.
• Resolve issues and delays in production.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; and managing special service.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S degree in Engineering (Mechanical/ Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent).

Skills/Competencies (Include licenses or certifications required)

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Well-versed in relevant software (e.g. CAD, MS Office).
• Project management skills and Problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Teamwork skills.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. 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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