Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the DPC Team in Reno, NV .Under general supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will support the manufacturing engineers through equipment assembly/setup/maintenance/documentation and manufacturing documentation creation. Mechanical Design Engineer is an entry level position that provides technical assistance to the Manufacturing Engineers and R&D Engineers to develop practical solutions for manufacture, test, or improve company products. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to develop, test and finalize product documentation and bill of material (BOM) for existing and newly developed products using CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. This position will support sustaining engineering functions creating engineering change orders (ECO) and reviewing documentation and BOMs for completeness and accuracy.

The Mechanical Design Engineer, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Design sheet metal enclosures around electromechanical assemblies using CAD software and applying DFM principles.
• Using CAD and PLM software, create, review and release design drawings ranging from sheet metal fabrication, product assembly, cabling/wiring, and part specification.
• Within the PLM system, create, modify, and review finished good BOMs.
• Generate product subassembly BOMs and documentation packages that will be used for prototyping, testing, and product release.
• Execute ECO on first article and production parts. Change orders will consist of BOMs and design drawing updates.
• Research and resolve issues associated to PLM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases.
• Assist with designing and testing manufacturing fixtures to ease product assembly.
• Assist with developing document methods for process improvement, control and accuracy.
• Perform all tasks in a timely manner and proactively communicate schedule changes with peers and mangers.
• Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
None required.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Purchasing.
• Strong attention to detail and organization/planning skills and the ability to work independently.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Experience with product design using CAD. Autodesk Suite (Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD).
• Experience with executing Engineering Change Orders and understands document revision processes.
• Experience with mechanical product testing and reporting.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing standards.
• Project management skills include planning, organizing, meeting facilitation and coordinating tasks.
• 2D and 3D CAD Design experience.
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Required Competencies:

• Detail Oriented - Be able to keep track of and create task lists.
• Follow Through - Can finish projects completely and keep track of the details.
• Time Management - Be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and keep track of progress and status.
• Quality focused - Able to keep quality standards high in the face of time pressure.
• Accurate - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Communication - Deliver on metrics, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Follows Instructions - Can perform tasks following the plans that are already written.
• Focused - Can address distractions, stay focused on tasks, and take responsibility for the outcomes.
• Customer focused - Able to serve our customers effectively.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. 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. For more information, visit legrand.us


About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer