Fiber Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

Legrand, North America • New London, CT

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About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Fiber Engineering Intern to join the DPC Team in New London, CT. Responsible for assisting the Fiber Optic Engineering group in the development, design, and testing of new and existing products.

Requirements

• Currently Enrolled in, or recently completed BSME or other related engineering or physics field.
• No experience required.
• Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering and math skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred.
• General knowledge of CAD based design of mechanical systems is acceptable.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and plastic design in SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a positive team environment.
• Ability to contribute to several projects at a time.
• Eager to learn new design and testing skills by working with the Fiber Engineering team.
• Ability to prepare written and verbal reports with possible presentations to staff level Engineers and Marketing Managers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with common laboratory procedures and techniques and usage of laboratory equipment such as an inspection microscope, hand held fiber cable tester, OTDR, and an optical power meter/optical loss test set.
• Experience making return loss and multimode launch condition measurements.
• Use of fiber cable assembly test systems.
• Use of an interferometer for inspection of fiber optic connectors.
• Experience with fiber optic fusion splicing.

Responsibilities

• Performs product testing and measurements in the fiber optics laboratory.
• Assists fiber optic engineers in the development of prototypes and models of new designs, using 3D printers or other fabrication prototype part fabrication techniques.
• Supports fiber optic engineers and CAD designers in product development activities.
• Conducts engineering studies/investigations, including analysis and comparisons of the functional engineering attributes of competitive fiber optic products in the marketplace.
• Reviews competitive products patents as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree