Mechanical Engineer

Legrand•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Legrand has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Lighting & Controls division in Denver, Colorado. The position is part of the Sales Engineering team at Pinnacle Architectural Lighting and focuses on developing customized, high-quality, differentiated luminaire designs. The engineer is responsible for creating products that meet customer project requirements while balancing performance, quality, safety, cost, and ease of assembly, installation, and service. The role manages multiple projects and works with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, specifications, and quality standards. It also offers the opportunity to shape Pinnacle’s custom product offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative team-player mentality.
Motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Adeptness in troubleshooting and developing 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 performance, quality, cost, and safety standards.
Use 3D modeling best practices to develop products that are easy to manufacture, assemble, install, and maintain.
Communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders and answer questions about standard and custom products as an extension of the sales team.
Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, purchasing, external suppliers, and certification agencies to execute projects.
Set priorities and manage budgets and schedules across multiple projects; anticipate risks and propose solutions.
Lead research and development to integrate new technologies, materials, and optical designs into custom product releases.
Develop custom engineering documentation, including 3D parts, assemblies, drawings, pattern pages, MOD drawings, and technical reports.
Perform design and manufacturability reviews, coordinate purchase requests, and align work with product deadlines.
Understand applicable regulatory requirements and ensure products align with specifications and validation requirements.
Troubleshoot and develop solutions for production or field issues.