Mechanical Engineer

Legrand AV, Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand AV, Inc. in Union City, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support VAVE projects and sustain existing lighting products. You will develop new solutions for next-generation fixtures and provide technical help as products transition to production.

The role requires hands-on design, manufacturing liaison, and strong CAD skills, with experience in sheet metal and plastics, plus familiarity with UL/ETL requirements. A BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience in product design or manufacturing (lighting industry preferred).
• SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support VAVE projects from design through production, coordinating with departments to ensure manufacturability and easy assembly.
• Provide CAD modeling, BOM configuration, and document control as part of new and sustaining projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management and manufacturing to ensure reliability.
• Support sales, production, and quality for pilot and production runs; assist on the floor during builds.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

MS Office

3D Printers

CNC

Sheet metal design

Injection molded plastics

Extruded plastics

UL/ETL requirements

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Lighting & Controls division in Union City, CA.

Position Summary

An integral part of our team, you will support the engineering group in developing new solutions for next-generation light fixtures, as well as sustain the current product lines. You will also play an integral role in providing technical support as products are introduced to production.

What Will You Do?

1. Support VAVE Projects
   • Take complete responsibility for multiple VAVE projects from design through production, coordinating with various departments to ensure parts are designed for manufacture and easy assembly by production in a timely manner.
   • Tracking progress of ownership tasks and assigning resource needs
   • Provide CAD modeling, BOM configuration, and follow document control procedures.
   • Work closely with engineering department, project management, and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and reliability of components.
   • Provide support to sales, production, and quality for pilot and production runs.
   • Act as liaison between engineering and production during production builds to answer questions and support custom builds on the floor.
2. Sustain current product lines:
   • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with compliance requirements.
   • Work closely with design engineering, quality control and manufacturing to continuously improve designs for performance, efficiency, economy, and reliability.
   • Work closely with document control to properly execute ECR/ECOs.
   • Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products/processes.

Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 3 years of manufacturing experience in a product design or manufacturing environment, lighting industry preferred.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to work/ co-ordinate with a global team in different time zones.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate at all levels.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, SolidWorks simulation, MS Office
• Experience with sheet metal design, injection molded plastics, extruded plastics a plus
• Hands on Shop tool and Fabrication Skills desired for building mockup.
• Knowledge and experience using 3D Printers and CNC is a plus.
• Familiarity with UL and ETL requirements for lighting systems a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and think creatively with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.
• A goal-oriented personality driven to execute projects to closure.
• Excellent PC skills
• Excellent Organization and Administrative skills
• This position requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. of weight.
• Please include Work samples or portfolio of past projects or parts designed in Solid Works

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand's Lighting & Controls division combines high-performance architectural and specialty lighting with intuitive controls to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces. Our integrated solutions simplify the design, installation, and management of the built environment while delivering exceptional user experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable performance at scale. The division includes the Finelite, Focal Point, Kenall, OCL, and Pinnacle lighting brands, along with the Wattstopper and Vantage controls and building management systems.

Legrand, North & Central America 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.