Senior R&D Design Engineer, Mechanical

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Apply specific technological expertise to projects (i.e. Heat Transfer, Hydraulic Network Design, Sheet Metal Design, Weldment Design, etc.).

• Perform analysis and simulations of products and customer conditions validate design specifications and performance (i.e. Flow Network Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, etc.).

• Design for ASME compliance with piping and pressure vessels and promote standard implementation in new applications and apply the latest in industry advancements for heat exchangers, pumps, fans and other critical components used in data center cooling units.

• Design and write test specifications and protocols, coordinate testing in our world class laboratory facility, and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information.

• Work with Designers to ensure designs meet customer requirements, are optimized for manufacturability, incorporate standard processes, etc.

• Collaborate with PMO, operations, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers to simplify designs and improve manufacturability to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

• Specify purchased part requirements and work with Supply Leaders to source parts for use in designs.

• Work with multi-functional engineering and design teams to help launch standard and custom products by taking market specifications from design to prototype to production.

• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to partner with customers, engage in industry partnerships, and establish other relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach.

• Lead prototyping with some hands-on support as needed.

• Direct outside test activities such as regulatory or other third-party testing.

• Work with outside vendors and help develop designs and related technologies.

• Work to continuously improve processes, improve collaboration, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related engineering field required.

• Ideally 5+ years of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge in hydronic/water pumping, heat transfer and fluid flow for cooling/heating systems.

• Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is a plus.

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and selection of components experience preferred.

• Ability to read, understand and translate customer and industry specifications into design content.

• Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, RCCM etc.

• Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD system SolidWorks.

• Experience in NPI Stage Gate process and ERP system is a plus.

• Machine Design experience is highly preferred.

• Up to 10% domestic travel as needed.  

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.