Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand  has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Data Center Power & Control Division in  Reno, NV. Under the general supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will support the manufacturing engineers through equipment assembly / setup / maintenance / documentation and manufacturing documentation creation. The Mechanical Design Engineer is an entry-level position that provides technical assistance to the Manufacturing Engineers and R&D Engineers to develop practical solutions for manufacture, test, or improve company products. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to develop, test and finalize product documentation and bill of material (BOM) for existing and newly developed products using CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. This position will support sustaining engineering functions creating engineering change orders (ECO) and reviewing documentation and BOMs for completeness and accuracy. The Mechanical Design Engineer, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Design sheet metal enclosures around electromechanical assemblies using CAD software and applying DFM principles.
• Using CAD and PLM software, create, review and release design drawings ranging from sheet metal fabrication, product assembly, cabling / wiring, and part specification.
• Within the PLM system, create, modify, and review finished good BOMs.
• Generate product subassembly BOMs and documentation packages that will be used for prototyping, testing, and product release.
• Execute ECO on first article and production parts. Change orders will consist of BOMs and design drawing updates.
• Research and resolve issues associated to PLM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases.
• Assist with designing and testing manufacturing fixtures to ease product assembly.
• Assist with developing document methods for process improvement, control and accuracy.
• Perform all tasks in a timely manner and proactively communicate schedule changes with peers and managers.
• Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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