Engineering Lab Technician

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Lab Technician to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. The Engineering Lab Technician will support product development and sustaining engineering efforts by preparing and performing testing to assure product compliance to industry and internally developed standards. Additionally, the Engineering Lab Technician will support product testing related to Legrand’s existing product surveillance program (QSP).

What Will You Do?

• Work under the general direction of the Compliance Manager and Compliance Engineer.
• Interact with product engineers where required to support product development.
• Perform/facilitate testing to support continuous engineering efforts.
• Interface with UL and other compliance agencies, and perform testing to assure product compliance to required standards.
• Complete, publish, and file comprehensive test reports on all lab activities. Maintain logs & schedules.
• Maintain, repair all lab equipment, and equipment certification.
• Assist with design, construct testers, fixtures, and procedures as required.
• Assist in design concepts, prototyping, and product improvement efforts based on test results.
• Manage, prioritize and schedule physical testing labs to ensure proper operation, safety and cleanliness.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• Two year technology degree, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2 - 4 years related testing experience in a research and development environment preferred. No direct testing experience required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Electrical wiring skills.
• Experience/knowledge of electrical loads and properties.
• Able to work efficiently and safely when testing devices on test systems.
• Able to understand, interpret, and follow test standards.
• Understanding of temperature tests and thermocouple application.
• Ability to use lab equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Voltmeters and ammeters
  • Data acquisition
  • Scale, caliper, micrometer, calculator
  • Soldering equipment
  • Power hand tools, table saws, band saws, etc.
  • Must be able to maneuver and lift a 50-pound fixtures.
• Basic computer skills, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a team based environment.
• Able to deal professionally with internal customers, co-workers and regulatory personnel.
• Have demonstrated problem solving capability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communications 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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