Job description

At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op to join the EWS Electrical Infrastructure Division in West Hartford, CT. In this role, the engineering co-op will be responsible for assisting the Product Development Team with basic product designs through CAD modeling and drawing documentation. Functions include working with Design Engineers and Engineering Managers on assignments that support testing of products, maintenance of products, customer-related issues, and general product engineering challenges. The ideal Co-op candidate will be available to work from January 4, 2027, through August 27, 2027 . What Will You Do? Main Job Duties: • Modeling and documenting design elements for engineering solutions • Creating testing environments for products, conducting the tests, and documenting results • Reviewing product standards and updating as required • Working on the manufacturing floor to solve design-related issues Education: • College Junior or higher preferred; pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: • Currently enrolled in- or recently completed BSME. • Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skills. • Willing to provide engineering support required to sustain current product offering, as well as evaluate new product designs. This includes performing product testing in the laboratory. • Proficiency in SolidWorks, which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred. • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment. • Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time. • Prepare written and verbal reports. • Conduct engineering studies/investigations. • Preferred but not required is familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand held cable analyzer (i.e. Fluke), and multimeter. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to: • Sit, walk, and stand • Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone • Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to: • Use written and oral communication skills • Read and interpret data, information, and documents • Analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems • Use math and mathematical reasoning • Observe and interpret situations • Learn and apply new information or skills • Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks • Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions • Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public, and others encountered in the course of work The Engineering Co-op supports the Product Development Team by assisting with product design activities, including CAD modeling and engineering drawing documentation. This role collaborates with Design Engineers and Engineering Managers on projects involving product testing, product maintenance, customer-related issues, and general engineering challenges. The co-op gains hands-on experience contributing to the development and improvement of products while supporting day-to-day engineering operations.

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The ideal Co-op candidate will be available to work from January 4, 2027, through August 27, 2027 .
What Will You Do?
Modeling and documenting design elements for engineering solutions
Creating testing environments for products, conducting the tests, and documenting results
Reviewing product standards and updating as required
Working on the manufacturing floor to solve design-related issues
Currently enrolled in- or recently completed BSME.
Creative approach to problem solving based on solid theoretical engineering skills.
Willing to provide engineering support required to sustain current product offering, as well as evaluate new product designs. This includes performing product testing in the laboratory.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have an acceptable level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be able to contribute to several projects at a time.
Prepare written and verbal reports.
Conduct engineering studies/investigations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to:
Sit, walk, and stand
Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
Reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds

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College Junior or higher preferred; pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.
Proficiency in SolidWorks, which includes the development of assemblies using part models of components, is preferred.
Preferred but not required is familiarity with usage of a network analyzer, hand held cable analyzer (i.e. Fluke), and multimeter.

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