Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Canonsburg, PA to lead the design, development, and validation of new power distribution and monitoring solutions. The role operates with minimal supervision and provides independent judgment.

The candidate will collaborate with an engineering team on commercialization, contribute to product validation, and mentor other engineers. Travel up to 10% is required, with a focus on manufacturability and standards compliance.

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.
• Experience with integrated system design including mechanical and thermal simulation, 3D modeling, GD&T, DFM, and material selection.
• Knowledge of agency standards and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of power distribution and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering team for commercialization and launch.
• Perform advanced mechanical design tasks and support customer-specific customizations.
• Oversee testing, verify performance, system integration, and compliance with standards.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Purchasing to assure manufacturability.
• Create mentoring relationships with other engineers.
• Review the work of others including drafters and engineers.
• Collaborate with certification laboratories such as UL and Intertek and provide lab testing support.
• Lead team-based initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal simulation

3D modeling

GD&T

DFM

Material selection

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Customer needs

Quality standards

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – DPC Starline Team

Overview

Legrand is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Canonsburg, PA to lead the design, development, and validation of new power distribution and monitoring solutions. The role will work with minimal supervision and provide independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, customizable power distribution and monitoring solutions that provide value to 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 testing, 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.
• Collaborate with certification laboratories such as UL and Intertek and provide lab testing support.
• Assist in leading team‑based initiatives within Legrand.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in 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%.
• 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, communication, 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

• Typical office environment; may require exposure to manufacturing areas where PPE such as safety glasses and hearing protection is required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate with others; ability to sit for extended periods and lift up 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer