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Process Engineer

Legrand North America · Anaheim, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$100k–$115k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Legrand North America (industrial) in Anaheim, CA. You will lead initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
Base pay
$100k–$115k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $116k–$171k. This one lists $100k–$115k.

Median of the low and high ends of 70 live postings that list pay, out of 119 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 118 other live process postings in California.

Base pay
About 25% below similar roles

Typical $115k–$171k, from 67 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 46%
  • SPC 28%
  • DOE 24%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
  • ✓ New product launch 23%
  • Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Legrand North America

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Legrand North America in Anaheim

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Full description from Legrand North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.Show

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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Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Anaheim, CA.

Join a growing manufacturing organization where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, process optimization, and production performance within a sheet metal fabrication environment. As a Process Engineer, you will lead initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and cost performance while supporting new product introductions, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.

  • •Analyze manufacturing processes and production data to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, and cost improvements.
  • •Lead process improvement initiatives, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to eliminate inefficiencies and improve operational performance.
  • •Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production goals.
  • •Evaluate manufacturability of new and existing products and recommend design and process enhancements.
  • •Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production launches.
  • •Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.

Benefit highlights

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.

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •4+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in sheet metal fabrication or a related industry.
  • •Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
  • •Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • •Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • •Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence results across diverse teams.

What Sets You Apart

You are a hands-on manufacturing professional who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving meaningful operational improvements, and delivering measurable business results. You bring strong engineering judgment, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement

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

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