nVent · 17 hours ago
Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. They are seeking a Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer to drive product development in the High-Density Liquid Cooling business and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Dan Plisek
Responsibilities
Join a high-growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our High-Density Liquid Cooling business
Drive multi-functional product development teams as a Subject Matter Expert, applying specialized knowledge (e.g., material science, weld engineering) to design and develop products and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and repeatability while maintaining clean internal flow path to prevent debris and corrosion in fluid systems
Ensure ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels and promote standard adoption in new applications and seek out or develop additional standards as needed
Collaborate across Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturability and meet internal/industry/customer standards both within our own facility as well as at suppliers. Assist in specifying equipment and refining processes
Establish product and test specifications and research the latest in industry advancements
Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge to strengthen technical depth of staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
10+ years of relevant engineering experience in related field required
Knowledge of material compatibility and galvanic corrosion in fluid applications
Experience leading test design and supervision, developing detailed test plans and analyzing results to make confident, data-driven decisions
Ability to provide technical direction to multi-functional teams with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions
Up to 20% domestic travel is required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is highly preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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