Mechanical Engineer

Legrand Slovenija•Denver, CO

12d

About The Position

Legrand’s Lighting & Controls division is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I for the Sales Engineering team at Pinnacle Architectural Lighting in Denver, Colorado. The role develops custom, high-quality, market-differentiated luminaire designs that meet customer project requirements while balancing performance, quality, cost, safety, and ease of assembly, installation, and service. The engineer manages multiple projects at once and coordinates with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, specifications, and quality standards. The role also supports the sales team by answering questions about standard and custom products, and contributes to research and development of new technologies, materials, and optical designs. The position requires developing detailed engineering documentation and ensuring designs align with applicable regulatory requirements and product specifications. Legrand describes itself as a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its Lighting & Controls division combines architectural and specialty lighting with controls and building management systems. The position is with Pinnacle Architectural Lighting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and a collaborative, team-player approach.
Motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and develop solutions for production or field issues.

Nice To Haves

Lighting industry experience is strongly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Own product design and development for custom luminaire designs that meet standards for performance, quality, cost, and safety.
Apply 3D modeling design best practices to create products that are easy to manufacture, assemble, install, and maintain.
Communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the sales team by answering stakeholder questions about standard and custom products.
Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, purchasing, external suppliers, and certification agencies to execute projects.
Prioritize work across multiple projects to meet or exceed budgets and schedules, anticipate risks, and propose solutions to obstacles.
Lead research and development to integrate new technologies, materials, and optical designs into custom product releases.
Prepare custom engineering documentation, including 3D parts, assemblies, drawings, pattern pages, MOD drawings, and technical reports.
Conduct design and manufacturability reviews, coordinate purchase requests with relevant stakeholders, and align work with product deadlines.
Understand applicable regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with product specifications and validation.