Sr. Sustaining Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Sustaining Engineer to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The Sr. Sustaining Engineer will be responsible for product modification of Pinnacle product to meet company and customer needs. Perform routine duties and provide fundamental support of ongoing departmental activities.

What Will You Do?

• Perform ECNs, drafting, documentation, and prototype construction.
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues related to existing Pinnacle products and systems.
• Collaborate with product development teams, manufacturing engineers and sustaining engineers to implement design changes, feature enhancements, and performance optimizations.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis of product failures and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Organize, develop and maintain the technical system for ECR’s, ECN’s, and VAVE processing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of existing Pinnacle products.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to engineering staff on sustaining engineering best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute technical expertise to support product roadmap planning and execution.
• Develop layouts and detailed drawings (flat, form, weld assemblies, etc.) using 3-D solid modeling software.
• Preparation of required documentation, such as bills of material, detailed drawings, component specifications, packaging, specification sheets, instruction sheets, and engineering change notices.
• Assist Pinnacle Sales/Customer Service by preparing customer drawings, BOMs and samples.
• Interface with vendors and buyers to assure best design utilizing purchased components.
• Perform standard product modifications and specials per customer orders in a timely manner.
• Develop product line extensions, enhancements, options, and accessories.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Critical Skills/Expertise

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in a sustaining engineering role, preferably in the lighting sector.
• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting and solving manufactured design issues.
• Proficient in Inventor and Solid Works or related.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a strong sense of accountability and initiative.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills as required to discuss training, general direction and other position-related tasks.
• Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

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 Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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