Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join the EWS Electrical Infrastructure Division in West Hartford, CT.

About the role

In this role, the engineering co-op will assist 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.

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
• Providing engineering support to sustain current product offerings and evaluate new product designs, including performing product testing in the laboratory
• Preparing written and verbal reports
• Conducting engineering studies and investigations

Requirements

• College Junior or higher preferred; pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a BSME program
• Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skills
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to contribute to several projects at a time

Skills

• Familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand-held cable analyzer (e.g., Fluke), and multimeter (preferred but not required)

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

• Sit, walk, and stand
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public, and others encountered in the course of work

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 to improve 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).

Benefits

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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
• Active and growing Employee Resource Group network

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains its position as an industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. EWS serves a range of vertical markets, including commercial office, commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments, and residential.