About The Role

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the Focal Point team in Chicago, IL.

Focal Point has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our Product Development team! This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This person will work as part of a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team to bring new or

enhanced products to market, along with providing a developmental opportunity to learn more about the systems and processes at Focal Point. In addition, the successful candidate will find that the opportunities to grow within Engineering are numerous.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to bring architectural luminaires to market and improve existing products
Ownership of project deliverables, including design drawings, design review action items, supporting documentation, bill of materials, packaging, instruction sheets, etc.
Assist project teams with design, bill of material generation, CAD drawing modifications
Support production through training, communicating custom requirements, and troubleshooting
Assemble prototype designs and install mockups
Simultaneously support multiple projects
Collaborate with regulatory and field support teams as needed
Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with all support functions
Continuously look for opportunities to improve engineering processes

Competencies

Ability to work with others in a team environment
Self-motivated and has a drive to continuously improve
Ability to recognize when assistance is needed and seek out appropriate help
Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team get the job done
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to learn, comprehend and apply new concepts
Customer-focused with a sense of urgency

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or Associate’s degree in a technical program.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software. SolidWorks preferred.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience with hands-on prototyping
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 starting base plus bonus. This position is also eligible for overtime.
Summary of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave, 401K w/ company match