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Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer
full-timeAnoka$89k - $165k

Summary

Location

Anoka

Salary

$89k - $165k

Type

full-time

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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:

  • Drive technical design and development to launch new products timely, coordinating with both internal production and external suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability.
  • Ensure technical aspects of projects are defined and completed, working with project manager to define schedules and resolve project roadblocks.
  • Supervise prototyping and testing with some hands-on support as needed and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information.
  • Drive ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels and promote standard adoption in new applications, and research the latest in industry advancements.
  • Design and select heat exchangers, pumps, fans and other critical components used in data center cooling units specifically CDUs.
  • Design piping systems via performing manual or computer-based tools.
  • Define testing protocols and supervise completion of internal testing, external certifications, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Lead Design Engineering support of supplier development efforts to meet design, quality, and productivity requirements.
  • Work to continuously improve processes, improve collaboration, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience required. 2+ years of project management a plus.
  • Knowledge of selection of fluid distribution components, electrical schematics, heat transfer. Refrigeration or material compatibility experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
  • Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, etc.
  • Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD system SolidWorks.
  • Ability to provide technical direction to multi-functional teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration, with open communication, identifying issues and establishing resolutions as necessary.
  • Up to 10% domestic travel required.

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:

$89,300.00 - $165,800.00

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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.

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Tech stack
Mechanical Engineering,Project Management,ASME Compliance,Heat Exchangers,Piping Systems,3D CAD,SolidWorks,Fluid Distribution,Electrical Schematics,Heat Transfer,Refrigeration,Failure Analysis,DFMEA,DFM,Mentoring,Testing Protocols

About nVent

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • Drive technical design and development to launch new products, ensuring quality and manufacturability. Supervise prototyping and testing, and lead design engineering support of supplier development efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nVent pay for a Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer?

nVent offers a competitive compensation package for the Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer role. The salary range is USD 89k - 166k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer do at nVent?

As a Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer at nVent, you will: drive technical design and development to launch new products, ensuring quality and manufacturability. Supervise prototyping and testing, and lead design engineering support of supplier development efforts..

Why join nVent as a Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer?

nVent is a leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing company. The Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer position at nVent remote?

The Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer position at nVent is based in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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