Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL . This person will work as part of a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team to bring new or enhanced products to market, along with providing a developmental opportunity to learn more about the systems and processes at Focal Point. In addition, the successful candidate will find that the opportunities to grow within Engineering are numerous.
What Will You Do?
· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to bring architectural luminaires to market and improve existing products
· Ownership of project deliverables, including design drawings, design review action items, supporting documentation, bill of materials, packaging, instruction sheets, etc.
· Assist project teams with design, bill of material generation, CAD drawing modifications
· Support production through training, communicating custom requirements and troubleshooting
· Assemble prototype designs and install in mockups
· Simultaneously support multiple projects
· Collaborate with regulatory and field support teams as needed
· Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with all support functions
· Continuously look for opportunities to improve engineering processes
Qualifications
Competencies :
· Ability to work with others in a team environment
· Self-motivated and has a drive to continuously improve
· Ability to recognize when assistance is needed and seek out appropriate help
· Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team get the job done
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· Ability to learn, comprehend and apply new concepts
· Customer-focused with a sense of urgency
Requirements :
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Associate degree in a technical program.
· Working knowledge of 3D CAD software. SolidWorks preferred.
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
· Experience with hands-on prototyping
Company Info
About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Lighting Sector
Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.
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