Sr. Sustaining Engineer

About the Role

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Sustaining Engineer to join the Lighting Manufacturing Team in Kenosha, WI. The Sr. Sustaining Engineer is responsible for product modification to meet company and customer needs, providing fundamental support for ongoing departmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECNs, drafting, documentation, and prototype construction.
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues related to existing Pinnacle products and systems.
• Collaborate with product development teams, manufacturing engineers, and sustaining engineers to implement design changes, feature enhancements, and performance optimizations.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis of product failures and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Organize, develop, and maintain the technical system for ECR’s, ECN’s, and VAVE processing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of existing Pinnacle products.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to engineering staff on sustaining engineering best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute technical expertise to support product roadmap planning and execution.
• Develop layouts and detailed drawings (flat, form, weld assemblies, etc.) using 3-D solid modeling software.
• Prepare required documentation, such as bills of material, detailed drawings, component specifications, packaging, specification sheets, instruction sheets, and engineering change notices.
• Interface with vendors and buyers to assure best design utilizing purchased components.
• Develop product line extensions, enhancements, options, and accessories.
• Work on cost redesign initiatives for the business units and sector.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Proven experience in a sustaining engineering role, preferably in the lighting sector.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in troubleshooting and solving manufactured design issues.
• Demonstrates ability to “think out of the box” and generate new design ideas.
• Proficient in Inventor and SolidWorks or related software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a strong sense of accountability and initiative.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Professional in appearance and attitude, with the ability to work professionally with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

About the Company

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 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, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

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 who 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.