Sr. Mechanical Engineer (New Product Development)

Legrand North America • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (New Product Development) to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Syracuse, NY. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will help design the next generation of electrical infrastructure used in homes, hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings across North America.
This role goes beyond supporting designs — you will lead them.
As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the development of high-volume electromechanical products from concept through production. You will work closely with product management, electrical engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and suppliers to create solutions that are innovative, manufacturable, and built to perform at scale.
If you enjoy solving complex mechanical problems, developing new product concepts, and seeing your designs move from prototype to high-volume production, this role offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical product development or 5+ years in a related industry
• Experience with injection molded plastics, stamped metal components, and high-volume manufacturing
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks
• Ability to solve thermal and structural problems using CAE tools (FEA, CFD).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail, and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing products that incorporate:
• Understanding of UL standards and certification processes.
• Experience collaborating with electrical and software engineers on electromechanical products is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development
• Translate customer needs into real products
• Design innovative electromechanical systems
• Integrate electronics and connected technologies
• Engineer for high-volume manufacturing
• Validate performance and reliability
• Deliver production-ready documentation
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance
• Drive innovation
• Contribute to a strong engineering culture

Benefits

• LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a 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, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

What This Job Offers

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