Senior R&D Engineer
About this role
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:
- Lead end-to-end mechanical product development from concept to launch.
- Drive DFM, prototyping, testing, certification, and pilot builds.
- Develop product specifications and ensure quality compliance.
- Translate product requirements into engineering plans and NPI deliverables.
- Validate designs through testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Product Management, and Sales.
- Own engineering deliverables through stage-gate/NPI processes.
- Lead design reviews, FMEAs, and technical risk mitigation.
- Gather customer insights and drive future product improvements
YOU HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of mechanical product development/design experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD modeling, assemblies, drawings, and PDM/PLM systems
- Experience with manufacturing processes: stamping, machining, and injection molding
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Key Skills
- CAD tools: SolidWorks & AutoCAD
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of metals, polymers, and composite materials
- Self-driven with strong collaboration and execution skills
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.
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Philanthropic activities support
- Matching donation program
- Global career opportunities
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