Mechanical Engineer III u2013 Advanced Development

Position Description At a Glance Focal Pointhas an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer III u2013 Advanced Developmen to join theFocal Point Team in Chicago, IL.This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of the Focal Pointu2019s Product Architecture engineering team, developing and supporting world-class luminaire designs. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: u00b7 Perform advanced product development for new roadmap initiatives with primary responsibilities to develop conceptual designs, define product architectures, and manage regulatory compliance and photometric testing verification u00b7 Create scalable designs that support platform development and drive simplicity through supply chain and operations u00b7 Apply advanced design processes, predictive simulation, and best practices to increase design first pass yield and reduce time to market u00b7 Analyze risks and root out issues early in the design process. Apply first principles thinking to solve the most challenging technical design problems across the product portfolio. u00b7 Work closely with product management and industrial design to assure designs meet customer requirements and product design intent u00b7 Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development. Meet timeline commitments and communicate critical updates to project stakeholders. u00b7 Perform peer review of designs to assist teammates and ensure best practices are followed and lessons learned are incorporated Qualifications Required Skills Competencies: u00b7 Proven track record of identifying and executing on new product development projects from design to implementation in production u00b7 Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar. Someone the team will wish to seek/engage to solve tough design challenges. u00b7 Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment u00b7 Strong communication and organizational skills u2013 ability to forge relationships with others and align on the best decision u00b7 Detail-oriented, with a desire to u201croll up your sleevesu201d to help your team successfully meet project deadlines u00b7 Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency u00b7 Team player - demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team u00b7 Business Acumen u2013 the ability to quickly analyze options to formulate the best value plan Requirements: u00b7 5-10 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in product development u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program u00b7 3D CAD software expertise, SolidWorks preferred. u00b7 Ability to interpret and apply GD&T u00b7 Experience with casted and injection molded part design and electromechanical assembly design u00b7 Demonstrated success in ensuring cost reduction targets are achieved as outlined in the project scope u00b7 Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations u00b7 Lighting industry and optics design experience preferred but not required u00b7 Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 starting base plus bonus u00b7 Summary of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave, 401K w/ company match The Company: For more than 25 years, Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, has brought it all to light with beautiful, efficient luminaires and acoustic solutions that stand the test of time, human-centric technology, and a commitment to being easy to do business with. We are vertically integrated, Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services to those who specify and install them. Because weu2019re separated by hallways and not highways, we control the process from conceptual design, to engineering, to manufacturing, through to shipping. As a result, we provide superior quality, customization capabilities, and quick answers, all from right here, in the middle of America. Why choose Focal Point? Watch this video to find out Focal Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. u00a92025 Focal Point, LLC 4141 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60632 Company Info 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 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 Companyu2019s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us About Legrandu2019s Lighting Sector Legrandu2019s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle ( , Finelite ( , Focal Point ( , and OCL ( which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall ( which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designeru2019s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their clientu2019s projects. Equal Opportunity Employer LocationUS-IL-Chicago # Positions 1 Experience (Years) 5 Category Engineering

Created: 2025-12-31