Mechanical Engineer

Legrand Slovenija • Union City, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Legrand’s Lighting & Controls division is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Union City, California. The engineer will support the engineering group in developing new solutions for next-generation light fixtures and sustaining current product lines. The role also provides technical support as products are introduced into production.

The engineer will take responsibility for multiple value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) projects from design through production, coordinating across departments to ensure parts are manufacturable, easy to assemble, timely, and reliable. The position also supports pilot and production runs, custom builds, product and process improvements, and engineering change documentation.

Legrand describes itself as a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its Lighting & Controls division provides architectural and specialty lighting, controls, and building management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three years of manufacturing experience in a product design or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work and coordinate with a global team across different time zones.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and think creatively with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.
• Goal-oriented approach and ability to execute projects through completion.
• Excellent PC skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Include work samples or a portfolio of past projects or parts designed in SolidWorks.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in the lighting industry.
• Experience with sheet metal design, injection-molded plastics, or extruded plastics.
• Hands-on shop tool and fabrication skills for building mockups.
• Knowledge and experience using 3D printers and CNC equipment.
• Familiarity with UL and ETL requirements for lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for multiple VAVE projects from design through production, coordinating with departments to ensure parts are designed for timely manufacture and easy assembly.
• Track project ownership tasks and assign resource needs.
• Provide CAD modeling and bill of materials (BOM) configuration, and follow document control procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure component manufacturability and reliability.
• Support sales, production, and quality teams during pilot and production runs.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and production during builds, answer questions, and support custom builds on the production floor.
• Maintain current product lines and comply with applicable compliance requirements.
• Work with design engineering, quality control, and manufacturing to improve product performance, efficiency, economy, and reliability.
• Coordinate with document control to execute ECRs and ECOs.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products and processes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• High employer 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Short-term disability benefit plan
• Long-term disability benefit plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Bonus opportunities under the Company’s incentive plans
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Employee Resource Group network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level