R&D Mechanical Design Engineer

Were 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:

• Provide technical leadership to multi-functional teams by ensuring that market specifications are met from design to prototype to production. This will cover both branded platform products and products engineered for specific customer applications.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (customers and industry leaders) to deliver innovative thermal solutions for Air and Liquid Cooling products.
• Design and Develop products through tollgate process to launch in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Project and/or Program Manager to prepare and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers (Mechanical and other cross functional) on complete product and solution design activities.
• Oversee external activities such as regulatory or other third-party testing.
• Apply technological expertise to specific project needs.
• Collaborate with Architect and Product Management team to assist in the development of product architecture and product requirement document (PRD)
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to support simulation and analysis of thermal and fluid flow performance, contributing to design optimization.
• Help drive technical documentation around standard design practices to establish processes to reduce product development cycle time.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in thermal management and data center cooling to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.

YOU HAVE:

• BS in engineering required.
• Ideally 5+ years of related engineering experience
• 2+ years of technical lead experience in Thermal and Hydarulics domain.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 360 tools, including Sharepoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Ability to provide work direction to work teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration
• Establish a team environment with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions
• Promote the sharing of knowledge to strengthen technical depth of staff, ensure adaptable operational support, and enable process improvements
• Approximately 10% of domestic travel with the potential for international travel is required
• Familiarity with CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or similar) and thermal system design is a plus
• Experience with liquid cooling systems, heat exchangers, or refrigerant-based technologies is desirable

YOU HAVE:
Two year technical degree preferably in drafting or design
Ideally 5+ years of mechanical experience in drafting/design
Experience using SolidWorks a must

Thorough knowledge of mechanical design drafting practices

Capable of performing basic design calculations (example: tolerance stacks, press fits, etc.)

Thorough knowledge of sheet metal design

Strong knowledge in use and application of GD&T

Ability to independently generate complex designs and assemblies
Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies

Knowledge in relative manufacturing processes, including brazing/welding of copper, stainless steel
Experience with ENOVIA PLM system a bonus
JD Edwards experience an asset
Knowledge of brazing/welding of copper, stainless steel a plus
Knowledge of tubing and manifold designs for fluids a bonus
Knowledge of plastic part design beneficial

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. Were 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

nVents pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employees 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 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 others authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.