Electrical Engineer I

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer I to join the Wattstopper Team in Carlsbad, CA. The Electrical Engineer I provides engineering support to the design, documentation, commercialization, testing, integration, and maintenance of embedded IoT devices.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the electrical design of wired and wireless residential lighting controls
  • Assist with maintaining released product lines with regard to RMAs, product enhancements, cost-outs, and PCBA manufacturability
  • Analyze trending data on RMAs
  • Provide product improvement recommendations to the Quality and Engineering managers
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Create technical documentation such as drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, installation instructions, work instructions, and product catalogs in support of new product releases
  • Assist with both hardware and firmware product testing
  • Partner with Production, Quality, and Purchasing staff to ensure product manufacturability
  • Provide technical support to other departments for all embedded designs
  • Write Engineering Specifications
  • Assist with defining and executing rigorous verification and validation test plans
  • Assist senior engineers with DFMEAs, design reviews, and project status meetings
  • Contribute to the specification of production test fixtures for new products
  • Collaborate with certification laboratories such as UL, Intertek (ETL), and other various international agencies

Skills

  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • 1-3 years of experience is required
  • Relevant electronics design experience, either in a professional or academic setting
  • Familiarity with low-voltage power distribution equipment
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required up to 10% of the time
  • Schematic and PCB design tools, with Altium Designer being preferred
  • Proficient user of laboratory equipment such as AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment
  • Embedded microprocessor designs (ARM)
  • SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB
  • EMC/EMI Standards and International Safety standards
  • Proficiency with electrical theory in DC and three-phase AC power distribution
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of project management processes and principles
  • Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
  • Prior experience with Legrand BCS products is a plus
  • Experience with mechanical design is a plus
  • Knowledge of the design and application of lighting control products is a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 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
  • Active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Company Overview

  • Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.focalpointlights.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Focal Point, LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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