Mechanical Engineer

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, NC. The Successful candidate will be responsible for automated and manual equipment, trouble shooting, and improvements. Working individually or as part of a manufacturing team, troubleshoots and improves existing automation, develops documentation packages and training for process technicians and floor personnel.

What Will You Do?

• Improve existing automation cells for increased uptime and efficiency.
• Use SolidWorks to design machine components to be built by in house tool shop.
• Redesign existing sections of automated equipment and install on the machines.
• Design new tooling for existing processes.
• When applicable, utilize tool room equipment to fabricate simple components.
• Utilize 3D scanning to reverse engineer components.
• Assist maintenance technicians to repair automation.
• Participate in cross-functional Kaizen improvement teams.
• Work with production team to achieve departmental goals.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Skills

• Must know SolidWorks software or be proficient in similar design package.
• Must have sound technical knowledge of automated equipment.
• Must have excellent mechanical skills.
• Must utilize a methodical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting
• Experience with PLC beneficial.
• Experience with thermoplastic injection molding beneficial
• Experience programming robotics beneficial
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to efficiently summarize information in an effective manner.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams. Must be highly collaborative to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively. Proficiency with engineering design software such as SolidWorks.

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

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 the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit

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