
Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer
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Job overview
nVent is hiring a Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer. The Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer drives technical design and development of new products, coordinating with internal production and external suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability. This role involves defining and completing technical aspects of projects, supervising prototyping, estimating and managing project budgets, and defining testing protocols. The engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and apply DFM and DFMEA methodologies.
Key focus areas include Drive technical design and development to launch new products timely, Coordinate with internal production and external suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability, and Ensure technical aspects of projects are defined and completed.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering, 8+ Years Engineering Experience, and Domestic Travel Up to 10%. Important skills include DFMEA, DFM, Technical Direction, Efficiency Improvement, Effectiveness Improvement, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Fluid Distribution Components Selection, Electromechanical Components Selection, Heat Transfer, and Refrigeration.
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Full job description
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:
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Drive technical design and development to launch new products timely, coordinating with both internal production and external suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability.
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Ensure technical aspects of projects are defined and completed, working with project manager to define schedules and resolve project roadblocks.
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Supervise prototyping with some hands-on support as needed.
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Estimate and manage project budgets.
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Define testing protocols and supervise completion of internal lab testing, external certifications, and review test reports.
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Provide technical leadership and drive execution of NPI projects, mentoring junior engineers through design & development activities.
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Lead engineering support for product development projects, applying DFM and DFMEA methodologies to meet design, quality, manufacturability, and productivity requirements.
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Work to continuously improve processes, enhance collaboration, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time.
YOU HAVE:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
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8+ years of relevant engineering experience required. 2+ years of project management and/or leading teams experience highly preferred.
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Knowledge of selection of fluid distribution components, electromechanical components, heat transfer, refrigeration, welding or material compatibility experience is a plus.
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Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, etc. required.
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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.
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Up to 10% domestic travel required.
WE HAVE:
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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
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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.
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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 .
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Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
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We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
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Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
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Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
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Innovative & adaptable
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Dedicated to absolute integrity
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Focused on the customer first
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Respectful and team oriented
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Optimistic and energizing
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Accountable for performance
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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:
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Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
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A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
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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.
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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
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