Electrical Engineer (New Product Development)

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for anElectrical Engineer (New Product Development) to join theElectrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Teamin Syracuse, NY.Responsible for the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products. These activities must support the company's goals of increasing market share and profitability through creativity and innovation.

What Will You Do?

Design, develop, analyze, and test new and existing electrical products to specifications provided by the customer and / or marketing. Designs are hardware or firmware based and can utilize analog, digital, or mixed signal technologies.

Responsible for ancillary New Product Development tasks including competitive product reverse engineering, breadboarding, circuit simulation, PCB layout, electronic component and assembly documentation, and lab guidance of product testing through third party submittals.

Responsible that products are developed on schedule, at cost, meeting the design specification while meeting the proper third party listing. Requires interfacing with product managers, project engineers, mechanical engineers, firmware engineers, laboratory engineers and FCC / ISED engineers.

Interfaces with and provides technical support to production personnel for the release of new manufacturing test programs, procedures, and equipment, and in design-for-manufacturability.

Directs the investigation, analysis, and approval of suppliers / vendors, new materials, components, technology, bills of material, and engineering practices.

Interfaces with Canadian Standards Association, Underwriters Laboratories, ACB (Fcc / ISED) and other Nationally Recognized Test Labs’ personnel to ensure design for compliance.

Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education :

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering or Electrical Technology.

Experience :

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Working knowledge of component level circuit design. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze product failures. Ability to analyze test results and apply these results to product performance, design-for-manufacturability, and third-party compliance requirements. Working knowledge of component operation including physics. Organizational awareness.

Expert at interpreting test, diagnostic, and development equipment readings. Proficiency with Altium, SPICE simulation, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project Management software (like Smartsheet).

Able to read and understand simple C code instructions as used in embedded applications. Able to program and interface with microcontrollers using their Integrated Development Environment.

Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software.

Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.

Must be proficient with engineering design and engineering project management software.

Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.

Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus to extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.

Salary Range : $85,300-$109,000 / annually

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 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

LocationUS-NY-Syracuse

Positions 1

Experience (Years) 2

Category Engineering