At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join the EWS Electrical Infrastructure Division in West Hartford, CT. In this role, the engineering co-op will be responsible for assisting 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.
What Will You Do?
Main Job Duties:
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
Education:
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Currently enrolled in- or recently completed BSME.
Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skills.
Willing to provide engineering support required to sustain current product offering, as well as evaluate new product designs. This includes performing product testing in the laboratory.
Proficiency in SolidWorks, which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time.
Prepare written and verbal reports.
Conduct engineering studies/investigations.
Preferred but not required is familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand held cable analyzer (i.e. Fluke), and multimeter.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 by this job 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 office administrative 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 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 www.legrandgroup.com/en
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 legrand.us
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 legrand.us/electrical wiring devices
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