Drafter II

Legrand North America, LLC; Reading; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Position Description

Ata Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Drafter II to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Reading, UK. The Drafter II is responsible for creating mechanical and electrical drawings of low and medium complexity using 3D CAD system and associated BOM via ERP system. Drawing work supports Application Engineering, Marketing and Sales. Works closely with Application Engineering Team members to provide customized solutions and products to high profile customers.

What Will You Do?

• Create dimensioned drawings and 3D models based on input from engineers and customers.
• Perform low and medium complexity design work on components as directed including 3D library components and assemblies.
• Create parts lists for new products.
• Create catalog pages, illustrations and animations; support work within ERP system.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to new design and project work, including but not limited to Purchasing support, Quality, Production assistance on new designs and customer communication.
• Organize the creation of demonstration units; work with Production to build prototypes of new designs.
• Assist production personnel related to product assembly, testing, and methods.
• Provide engineering drafting support to develop custom solutions for customers, conceptual drawings, and other project work.
• Provide 2D overlay assembly system drawings for contractors and end users.
• Maintain public CAD and BIM library.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Will require interaction with existing or potential customers.
• Assist with drawing and other support collateral for listing projects with VDE, UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), etc.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, site visits, and sales events.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education:

• Two-year technical degree, Associates in Mechanical or Electrical Drafting preferred or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor or similar CAD system.
• Previous experience with UEC products is preferred.
• Autodesk certification preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Aptitude for electro-mechanical products and applications.
• Ability to create 2D/3D models and assemblies in a CAD environment, Autodesk mechanical preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude: ability to work with those who build, assemble and other Production functions.
• General electrical knowledge is a plus including the ability to perform low and medium complexity wiring diagrams.
• Revit/BIM modeling experience preferred.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain conditions, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Company Info

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer