Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Legrand • West Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join the EWS Electrical Infrastructure Division in West Hartford, CT. In this role, the engineering co-op will be responsible for assisting the Product Development Team with basic product designs through CAD modeling and drawing documentation. Functions include working with Design Engineers and Engineering Managers on assignments that support testing of products, maintenance of products, customer-related issues, and general product engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in- or recently completed BSME.
• Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skills.
• Willing to provide engineering support required to sustain current product offering, as well as evaluate new product designs. This includes performing product testing in the laboratory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time.

Nice To Haves

• College Junior or higher preferred
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred.
• Familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand held cable analyzer (i.e. Fluke), and multimeter.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and documenting design elements for engineering solutions
• Creating testing environments for products, conducting the tests, and documenting results
• Reviewing product standards and updating as required
• Working on the manufacturing floor to solve design-related issues
• Prepare written and verbal reports.
• Conduct engineering studies/investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level