Mechanical Engineer I

Legrand; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support commercialization, application, and customization of Starline products. You will work under supervision to design for manufacturability and facilitate product launches, collaborating with production, quality, and purchasing teams.

You will create technical drawings, manuals, and installation instructions, while assisting in integrating third-party products and coordinating lab testing with certification bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, professional or academic setting.
• Familiarity with low voltage power distribution equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards preferred.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Internship/co-op experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement DFM/DFT/DFA and full turnkey solutions.
• Support the engineering team for commercialization and product launches.
• Assist in customer-specific customizations of Starline products.
• Create drawings, O&M manuals, installation instructions, and product catalogs.
• Support integration of third-party products with Starline offerings.
• Conduct testing to verify performance and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Purchasing for manufacturability.
• Assist in improving engineering information systems for high-quality data.
• Support automation of design tasks.
• Provide jobsite support.
• Coordinate with labs such as UL/CSA/ETL and international agencies.
• Provide lab testing support.
• Participate in team initiatives.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

VAULT

Microsoft Office

Project management

Customer satisfaction concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer 1 provides engineering support for the commercialization, application, and customization of all Starline products. Works under clearly defined guidelines and under close supervision of the manager and other engineers.

Role

The Mechanical Engineer 1 provides engineering support for the commercialization, application, and customization of all Starline products. Works under clearly defined guidelines and under close supervision of the manager and other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) / Test (DFT) / Assembly (DFA) and Full Turnkey solutions.
• Support the engineering team tasked with the commercialization and launch of Starline-designed products.
• Perform mechanical engineering design tasks in support of customer-specific customizations of Starline products.
• Assist in creating technical documentation such as drawings, O&M Manuals, installation instructions, work instructions, and product catalogs.
• Support the integration of third-party products with Starline’s product offerings.
• Conduct testing under supervision to verify product performance, system integration, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Purchasing staff to ensure product manufacturability.
• Assist in supporting improvements to Starline’s engineering information systems to ensure high-quality engineering information is provided to production and other customers of this information.
• Support the automation of design tasks.
• Provide jobsite support.
• Collaborate with certification laboratories such as UL, CSA, and Intertek (ETL), as well as various international agencies.
• Provide lab testing support.
• Participate in team-based initiatives within Starline.

Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in the mechanical engineering field, either in a professional or academic setting.
• Familiarity with low voltage power distribution equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required up to 10%.
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience using AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or VAULT.
• Experience with an ERP system preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with principles and processes for providing customer satisfaction, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with project management processes and principles.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors

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

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

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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