Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Jr. Product Engineering Associate to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Power Bus Way Team in Mississauga, ON. The Jr. Product Engineering Associate will support the design, development, and improvement of new and existing products under the guidance of senior engineering staff. This role contributes to the company's goals of increasing market share and profitability through innovation, attention to detail, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities- Assist in developing product specifications by working with marketing and manufacturing teams. Support the identification of applicable codes and standards, testing requirements, end user preferences / trends, and competitive product analysis.
- Create sketches, 3D files, and prototype designs to support product development. Assist in evaluating design concepts and refining selected solutions based on customer and engineering requirements. Develop 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and other CAD software.
- Support efforts to ensure designs avoid patent infringement and assist in protecting Power Bus Way’s intellectual property as needed.
- Assist in refining product designs through modeling, prototyping, testing, and basic analysis. Work with Advanced Manufacturing, Tool Shops, and Manufacturing teams to support prototype and production component procurement.
- Prepare and update documentation to support production, including engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and quality/testing requirements.
- Support project activities to help ensure timely and effective completion.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 0 – 3 years of relevant experience (co-op or internship experience considered an asset).
- Basic understanding of product design, preferably with exposure to electro-mechanical assemblies and Knowledge on basic electrical background will be added advantage.
- Familiarity with industrial products and hands-on experience with metals and engineering plastics in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in design tools such as GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and Tolerance Stack-ups.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software required; experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred or other similar tools.
- Basic understanding of engineering calculations; exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is an asset.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and contribute to new or revised product design concepts.
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, and web-based tools.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Exposure to ISO14001 and Eco Design Principles is an asset.
- Basic awareness of UL / CSA requirements is an asset.
- Ability to collaborate with Electrical and Software Engineers on product development, including IoT-related features.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related engineering discipline, or equivalent education and relevant experience
- 0–3 years of relevant experience
- Basic understanding of product design and electrical engineering fundamentals
- Familiarity with industrial products, metals, and engineering plastics in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and tolerance stack-ups
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software
- Basic understanding of engineering calculations
- Willingness to learn and contribute to product design concepts
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and web-based tools
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor
- Exposure to electro-mechanical assemblies
- Exposure to Finite Element Analysis
- Exposure to ISO 14001 and Eco Design Principles
- Awareness of UL and CSA requirements
- Ability to collaborate with electrical and software engineers on IoT-related product features
What We Do
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change. The company improves lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through the delivery of simple, innovative, and sustainable connected solutions. Their product range includes low-voltage electrical components, building control systems, lighting, and data power control for residential and commercial markets.
