Mechanical Engineering Technician

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