Mechanical Engineer
Legrand · St. Louis
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the OCL Architectural Lighting Team in St. Louis, MO. The Mechanical Engineer will develop high quality market differentiated luminaire designs. This individual will be responsible for new product development from concept through production and must be able to design highly configurable product families that are uncompromising in quality and performance yet cost effective and simple to assemble, install, and maintain.
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Legrand's Lighting & Controls division combines high-performance architectural and specialty lighting with intuitive controls to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces. Our integrated solutions simplify the design, installation, and management of the built environment while delivering exceptional user experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable performance at scale. The division includes the Finelite, Focal Point, Kenall, OCL, and Pinnacle lighting brands, along with the Wattstopper and Vantage controls and building management systems.
Legrand, North & Central America 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.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing innovative, high-quality luminaire designs that differentiate products in the marketplace. This role leads new product development from concept through production, creating configurable product families that deliver superior performance, quality, and cost-effective manufacturability. Key responsibilities include Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives focused on cost reduction, increased production capacity, and resolution of non-conforming material (NCM) issues. The engineer drives product enhancements to meet evolving customer needs and emerging technologies while collaborating with sales and marketing on product update strategies. Using SolidWorks CAD software, this role creates and maintains 3D models, assemblies, drawings, instructions, and performs design validation through testing and analysis. The position also supports modified and custom product development, from design through implementation.