Mechanical Engineer I

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Data Center Power & Control Team in Reno, NV.

The Mechanical Engineer I supports the development and commercialization of electromechanical hardware used in datacenter power distribution systems. Working within the New Product Development (NPD) team, this role assists with mechanical design, prototype development, testing, and engineering documentation for new and existing products. The position collaborates closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.

The Mechanical Engineer I, as with all members of the Legrand Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Design

Assist in the design of electromechanical products including power distribution units, busbar systems, and related datacenter infrastructure hardware.

Design sheet metal enclosures and mechanical components using CAD tools while applying DFM/DFA principles.

Evaluate materials, components, and manufacturing methods to support product performance and manufacturability.

Engineering Documentation

Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs) using CAD and PLM systems.

Generate documentation packages supporting prototype builds, product testing, and manufacturing release.

Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) including updates to drawings and product documentation.

Prototype & Testing

Support prototype assembly and product validation activities including fit checks and mechanical testing.

Assist with product verification testing and documentation of test results.

Cross-Functional Support

Work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are production-ready.

Support certification activities with regulatory agencies such as UL, CSA, and ETL.

Maintain accurate engineering data across CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

0-3 years of engineering experience including internships or co-op programs.

Experience with electromechanical products or power distribution equipment is a plus.

Skills

Experience with CAD software; Autodesk Inventor and Vault preferred.

Familiarity with PLM systems, engineering change control, and BOM management.

ERP system experience (SAP preferred).

Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Working Conditions

Occasional work in manufacturing or lab environments where PPE may be required.

Ability to support prototype builds and testing activities.

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/ladder; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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 ;br>
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 Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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