Engineering Leadership Development Program Associate

Legrand Slovenija•West Hartford, CT

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting new opportunity for entry-level professionals to participate in our Engineering Leadership Development Program. This program is a three-year development experience designed for early-career engineers who aspire to become future leaders. Participants will complete two 18-month rotations at different company locations and within different divisions, gaining exposure to diverse products, teams, and business environments. Associates will work in either Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Firmware Engineering. Within each rotation, participants will spend focused time in Test Engineering, New Product Development, and Project Management, building a well-rounded perspective of the engineering lifecycle. Upon successful completion of the program, the associate will be offered a permanent role in their Engineering discipline at any Legrand location. The associate must be mobile to move to any location within the US. Relocation assistance will be provided for each move. Role start date is June 21, 2027. Candidates must possess permanent US work authorization to be considered for this role. We will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer, or related discipline)
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Good written and verbal communications skills to multiple audiences.
Strong presentation skills, both creating content and delivering message.
Ability to get things done utilizing individual and team strengths.
A willingness and ability to work across organizational boundaries.
Must have strong analytical skills and proven ability to effectively conduct in-depth research, identify trends, and summarize information on a variety of subjects.
Permanent US work authorization

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or co-op experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Set up and execute tests to verify product functionality, safety, and compliance.
Analyze and document test data; summarize findings for the engineering team.
Troubleshoot and recommend solutions for product issues discovered during testing.
Support continuous improvement of test procedures and equipment.
Collaborate with senior engineers to design and prototype new products.
Create and update technical documentation such as CAD models, schematics, or source code.
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into product iterations.
Assist in validation builds and track engineering change requests.
Track project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones using project management tools.
Coordinate cross-functional team meetings and prepare status updates.
Document risks, issues, and lessons learned to improve future projects.
Present progress and results to rotation leaders and program sponsors.
Engage in cohort-based technical training and professional development sessions.
Technical Training: Join your cohort members to learn about Legrand-wide processes such as DFMA, NPD tollgate, CSR, and financials/budgeting
Professional Development: Join our other Leadership Development Programs for workshops on topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Business Writing, and Presentation Skills
Participate in mentorship meetings and networking events with company leaders.
Prepare and deliver end-of-rotation presentations highlighting key contributions and learnings.
Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, products, and team collaboration.