Drafter II

About the role

The Drafter II position at Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA, is responsible for creating mechanical and electrical drawings of low and medium complexity using a 3D CAD system and associated BOM through an ERP system. This role supports Application Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.

Responsibilities

• Create dimensioned drawings and 3D models based on input from engineers and customers.
• Perform low- and medium-complexity design work on components as directed, including 3D library components and assemblies.
• Create parts lists for new products.
• Create catalog pages, illustrations, and animations; support work within the ERP system.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to new design and project work, including but not limited to Purchasing support, Quality, Production assistance on new designs, and customer communication.
• Organize the creation of demonstration units; work with Production to build prototypes of new designs.
• Aid production personnel with product assembly, testing, and methods.
• Provide engineering drafting support to develop custom solutions for customers, conceptual drawings, and other project work.
• Provide 2D overlay assembly system drawings for contractors and end users.
• Maintain public CAD and BIM libraries.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interact with existing and prospective customers.
• Absorb drawings and other support collateral for listing projects with VDE, UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), etc.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, site visits, and sales events.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree, associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Drafting preferred, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor or a similar CAD system.
• Previous experience with UEC products is preferred.
• Autodesk certification preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Aptitude for electro-mechanical products and applications.
• Ability to create 2D/3D models and assemblies in a CAD environment; Autodesk Mechanical preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude: ability to work with personnel involved in assembly, manufacturing, and other production functions.
• General electrical knowledge is a plus, including the ability to perform low- and medium-complexity wiring diagrams.
• Revit/BIM modeling experience preferred.

Personal Qualities/Behaviors

• Able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

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).

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.

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.