Applications Engineer

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📍 Canonsburg, PA, United StatesFull time

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The Applications Engineer I provides technical support and engineering expertise in the application of Starline products for customer projects. Working closely with senior engineers and leadership, the employee develops busway system layouts and solutions based on customer requirements, specifications, and project drawings. Responsibilities include creating technical documentation, supporting product testing and certification activities, collaborating with certification agencies, and serving as a technical resource for both customers and sales teams. The Applications Engineer I also provides product application, installation, and troubleshooting support through a combination of remote and onsite customer engagement.
 
This position is suited to an early-career Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating with customers, and working at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Internship experience, electrical design experience, or exposure to power distribution systems is preferred.
  • Contribute to designing layouts for busway systems based on customer drawings and input.
  • Assist in creating product technical documentation such as catalog sheets, FAQs, technical briefs, reports, and installation instructions.
  • Provide technical support to sales teams and customers, onsite or remotely as required, on topics including, but not limited to, product ratings, compliance with U.S. codes and standards, safety, functionality, customization, troubleshooting, installation, and pricing.
  • Perform onsite troubleshooting and rework.
  • Collaborate with certification laboratories such as UL, Intertek (ETL), and others.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for the sales team.
  • Perform product testing to support certifications and ratings.
Education:
  • Recent graduate with a BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Relevant electrical design experience, either in a professional or academic setting
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and skills in technical writing and communication
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred

     

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Aptitude for electrical product design and application in power distribution products
  • Familiarity with the NEC, UL standards, and various North American certifications
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with people at all levels through verbal communication, writing, and presentations.
  • Dependable and customer-focused, with a consistent approach to responsibilities.
  • Able to work independently, adapt to changing needs, and identify practical solutions.

     

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to travel, including air travel
  • This position may occasionally require work in manufacturing areas where personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection, is required.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate with others

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.


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This Applications Engineer role at Legrand Group is based in Canonsburg, PA, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Applications Engineer role at Legrand Group full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Applications Engineer role in the Sales department at Legrand Group.
Which team or department does the Applications Engineer at Legrand Group belong to?
This Applications Engineer position is part of the Sales department at Legrand Group. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Applications Engineer position at Legrand Group was posted on Sep 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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