Applications Engineering Drafter II

• Brand: Legrand
• Employment type: Regular
• Travel Required: No

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.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do? 

Main Job Duties: 

• 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.
• Manage drafting related processes and Maintain CAD, REVIT, BIM360 library locations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Organize the creation of demonstration units; work with Production to build prototypes of new designs.
• Assist with drawing and other support collateral for listing projects with IEC, VDE, UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), etc.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, site visits and sales events where required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of time.

Qualifications

Education:

• Two-year technical degree, Associates in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Drafting preferred or equivalent experience.

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:

• Knowledge of electrical devices, power distribution equipment, and their applications.
• Experienced user of AutoDESK programs – AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, BIM360.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including creation and maintenance of smart documents, templates, and technical content.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts, processes, fabrication methods, and production environments preferred.
• Familiarity with the IEC standards and various IEC certifications.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Production, Quality, Marketing, and Sales.
• Persuasive and articulate, with an ability to communicate and influence people at all levels, verbally, in writing and by presentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Stable, loyal and reliable, with a customer-focused personality.
• 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 Us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.

Legrand, North & Central America 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.