Senior Mechanical Engineer

Legrand; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and validation of new products on the DPC Starline Team. You will drive innovative power distribution and monitoring solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to commercialize products and meet customer needs.

The role requires strong mechanical design expertise, GD&T, thermal analysis, and a track record of mentoring engineers. Located on-site in Canonsburg with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 4–7 years of mechanical design experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of new products for Legrand.
• Design innovative power distribution and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on commercialization and launch.
• Perform advanced mechanical design and support customer customizations.
• Direct testing to verify performance and standards compliance.
• Ensure manufacturability with Production, Quality, Purchasing.
• Mentor other engineers and review work of drafters/engineers.
• Coordinate with UL, Intertek and international labs for testing.
• Lead team-based initiatives within Legrand.

Skills

System design

Thermal simulation

3D modeling

GD&T

DFM

Material selection

Manufacturing processes

Agency standards

Communication skills

Project mgmt

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the DPC Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides leadership in the design, development, and validation of new products. Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.

What Will You Do?

Main Job Duties:

• Create innovative, customizable power distribution and monitoring solutions that provides value to.our partners across all markets
• Use a systematic, analytically-based approach to concepting, designing, and testing.
• Collaborate with the engineering team tasked with the commercialization and launch of Legrand designed products.
• Perform advanced mechanical engineering design tasks and provide feedback in support of customer specific customizations of Legrand products.
• Assist in directing the testing required, verifying product performance, system integration, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Purchasing staff to assure product manufacturability.
• Create mentoring relationships with other Engineers
• Review the work of others, including Drafters and Engineers.
• Collaboration with certification laboratories such as UL and Intertek as well as various international agencies. Provide lab testing support.
• Assist in leading Team-based initiatives within Legrand

Required Skills

Education:

• BS Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or similar
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required up to 10%

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Advanced experience with integrated system design, including mechanical and thermal simulation, 3D modeling, GD&T, DFM, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office tools.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer satisfaction, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Advanced knowledge of project management processes and principles.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up and carry to 25 pounds

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.