Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer

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 specialized knowledge (e.g.,structural analysis,DFM, DFA, etc.) to size and select components and ensureproduct/process design.

• Work with cross-functional teams that launch products by taking market specifications from design to prototypeandproduction. This can also cover both branded platform products and products engineered for specific customerapplications.

• Work closely withEngineering Leadto partner with customers, engage in industrypartnerships, andestablishother relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach.

• Participate and leadcross-functionalproduct development teams.

• Coordinate andmaintaincomplex development schedules.

• Conduct simulations and analyses (e.g., FEA, FMEA) tovalidateproduct performance and reliability.

• Direct outside activities such as regulatory or otherthird-partytesting.

• Collaborate across design and engineering teams tooptimizemanufacturability and meet industry/customer standards.

• Support manufacturing improvements by working with and help develop internal fabrication, assembly, and test departments, as well as external suppliers.

• Leadlocalproduct development from concept to production, including prototyping and coordination.

• Manage the criticalissues ofmeeting with engineering and cross-functional teams.

• Oversee testing protocols, external certifications, and mentor junior engineers while knowing the latest with industry advancements.

• Lead and coordinatelocalNPD,NPI,Sustaining& Design for Customization inDSprojects.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree engineering required. Mechanicalengineeringis preferred.

• Ideally5+yearsof relevant experience inmechanical designandproject management.

• Bilingual, strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish isrequired.

• Experience with Data Center cabinets and environmental.

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

• Knowledge ofCADSimulation Analysis tools such asFEA, etc.

• In depth knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes such as rapidprototyping.

• In depth knowledge on GD&T, application and reading.

• Knowledge in Mechanical& Materialpropertiesrelated to design.

• Demonstrated knowledge in complex sheet metal designandmetallurgic process.

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

• Strong knowledge inengineeringdrawing standards and specifications.

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

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.

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