Legrand, North America · 16 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II (New Product Development)
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLegrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join their Electrical Wiring Systems Team. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products, while ensuring alignment with market share and profitability goals through creativity and innovation.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Beth Simpson
Responsibilities
Work with the Marketing Product Line Manager to provide assistance in developing the product specification. Gain consensus on design with marketing and manufacturing. Determine the appropriate codes and standards, testing requirements, end user preferences / trends, and competitive product analysis
Create sketches, 3D files and prototype designs to express all the different options that are used to satisfy the product requirements. Evaluate these concepts to choose the best design based on customer requirements. Create final 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks and other CAD software to refine, develop and finalize the design
Work with our patent attorney to avoid patent infringement and to protect Pass & Seymour's intellectual property by obtaining patents
Work with Electrical Engineers to integrate Electrical Circuits (Printed Circuit Boards) into the product designs
Refine and complete product design through modeling, prototyping, testing, analysis, piloting, and inspection of processes and first articles. Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing, Tool Shops and Manufacturing to procure prototype and production product components
Produce and update necessary documentation to support production including engineering drawings and specifications, bills of materials, and quality requirements and testing
Manage projects to rapid and effective completion including spanning departmental gaps
Performs other similar and related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) minimum
5 -10 years of relevant experience preferred
Must have product design experience with electro-mechanical assembly design, injection molded component design and progressive die stamped component design
Must have experience with designing products for low cost and high-volume manufacturing processes
Must be proficient with 3D CAD software
Must be proficient in use of CAD / Engineering Document management tools such as SolidWorks EPDM
Must have ability to perform engineering calculations to evaluate designs
Must demonstrate creativity in the development of new or revised product design concepts
Must have strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities
Knowledge of ISO14001 and Eco Design Principles
Ability to design products to meet UL requirements
Ability to work with Electrical and Software Engineers for the design of products that are internet connected (ioT)
Preferred
5 -10 years of relevant experience preferred
Experience in SolidWorks is preferred
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred
Benefits
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/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Legrand, North America
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.
5001-10000 employees
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