Fiber Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Fiber Engineering Intern to join the DPC Team in New London, CT. Responsible for assisting the Fiber Optic Engineering group in the development, design, and testing of new and existing products.

Main Job Duties:

• Performs product testing and measurements in the fiber optics laboratory.
• Assists fiber optic engineers in the development of prototypes and models of new designs, using 3D printers or other fabrication prototype part fabrication techniques.
• Supports fiber optic engineers and CAD designers in product development activities.
• Conducts engineering studies/investigations. These may include analysis and comparisons of the functional engineering attributes of competitive fiber optic products in the marketplace. Some review of competitive products patents may also be required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently Enrolled in, or recently completed BSME or other related engineering or physics field

Experience:

• No experience required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering and math skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred. However, a general knowledge of CAD based design of mechanical systems is acceptable. Knowledge of sheet metal and plastic design in SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a positive team environment with internal company associates as well as outside suppliers and fabricators.
• Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time. Must be eager to learn new design and testing skills by working with the Fiber Engineering team, and to effectively apply those skills on the job.
• Prepare written and verbal reports with some possible presentations to staff level Engineers and Marketing Managers required.
• Familiarity with common laboratory procedures and techniques and usage of laboratory equipment such as an inspection microscope, hand held fiber cable tester, OTDR, and an optical power meter/optical loss test set (preferred, but not required).
• Experience making return loss and multimode launch condition measurements, use of fiber cable assembly test systems, use of an interferometer for inspection of fiber optic connectors, and fiber optic fusion splicing is a plus.
• Availability to work Full-Time in New London, CT.

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 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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