Jr. Product Engineering Associate

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. 

• 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.