Position Description

　　At a Glance

　　Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aMechanical Engineer Ito join ourFocal Point Custom Development Teamin Chicago, IL. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of Focal Point’s engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This position will lead the development of luminaires from concept to production, including prototyping, validation and regulatory testing, collaboration with manufacturing, and ordering system setup. Project management and organizational skills will be honed working on large scale projects with cross-functional teams to deliver on timeline and cost targets. This position reports to the Engineering Leader.

　　What Will You Do?

　　Lead projects to develop products that meet or exceed customer requirements and product targets.

　　Apply creative thinking and analysis to develop unique, innovative concepts.

　　Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design process, using various internal Focal Point resources, as needed.

　　Utilize a hands-on approach to product design, assembling prototype designs, creating demonstration spaces, and working closely with manufacturing.

　　Establishing timeline commitments and to coordinate communication updates to all areas of the business.

　　Ownership of complete project deliverables, including design documentation, ordering system setup, production documentation, sales tools, cost model, etc.

　　Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Skills

　　0-3 years of professional engineering work experience.

　　Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.

　　3D CAD software expertise, SolidWorks preferred.

　　Working knowledge of GD&T.

　　Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations.

　　Competencies

　　Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar.

　　Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

　　Team player with strong communication and organizational skills – ability to forge relationships with others and align on the best decision.

　　Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team successfully meet project deadlines.

　　Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.

　　Business Acumen – the ability to quickly analyze options to formulate the best value plan.

　　Company Info

　　About Legrand

　　Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

　　About Legrand North and Central America

　　Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

　　About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

　　Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle (https://www.pinnacle-ltg.com/) , Finelite (https://www.finelite.com/) , Focal Point (https://www.focalpointlights.com/) , and OCL (https://ocl.com/) which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall (https://kenall.com/Home) which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to 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. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　LocationUS-IL-Chicago

　　Positions 2Category Engineering