At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineering Drafter I to join the DPC Starline UK Team. This position reports to Reading, UK. The AE Drafter II plays a key role in supporting EMEA/APAC regions and is responsible for creating mechanical / electrical drawings of medium to high complexity supporting Application Engineers, Marketing and Sales departments. Works closely with Application Engineering Team members to provide customized busway/busduct related products and solutions for high profile customers.
What Will You Do?
Main Job Duties:
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Perform medium to high complexity design and drafting work, including component design, 2D/3D modeling, BIM overlays, concept drawings, and associated bills of material (BOMs) supporting Application Engineers, contractors, and end users.
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Manage drafting related processes and Maintain CAD, REVIT, BIM360 library locations.
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Create design drawings for quotation and purchasing purposes; support prototype development efforts; assist Application Engineers and Production teams in resolving manufacturing issues related to concept designs, sheet metal enclosures, and custom product configurations while managing work through established queues.
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Perform a variety of tasks related to new design and project work, included but not limited to Purchasing support, Quality, Production assistance on new designs and customer communication.
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Organize the creation of demonstration units; work with Production to build prototypes of new designs.
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Assist with drawing and other support collateral for listing projects with IEC, VDE, UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), etc.
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Participate in customer meetings, presentations, site visits and sales events where required.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of time.
Education:
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of drafting experience. Proficient with Autodesk design software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit knowledge of electrical devices, power distribution equipment, and their applications.
Prior experience with busway/busduct products is preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
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Knowledge of electrical devices, power distribution equipment, and their applications.
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Experienced user of AutoDESK programs – AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, BIM360.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creation and maintenance of smart documents, templates, and technical content.
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Understanding of manufacturing concepts, processes, fabrication methods, and production environments preferred.
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Familiarity with the IEC standards and various IEC certifications.
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Ability to work effectively across multiple functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Production, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.
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Persuasive and articulate, with an ability to communicate and influence people at all levels, verbally, in writing and by presentation.
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Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Stable, loyal and reliable, with a customer-focused personality.
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Self-reliant, flexible and resourceful.
Personal Qualities/Behaviors:
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where, under certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Able to lift and carry up to 23KG
Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA 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
About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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