nVent · 2 days ago
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, focused on ensuring a more secure world through inventive electrical solutions. The R&D Mechanical Engineer will research new technologies, perform product analysis, and collaborate with various teams to design and launch innovative electrical products.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Research new technologies to improve and design products
Apply specific technological expertise to projects (i.e. Heat Transfer, Hydraulic Network Design, Sheet Metal Design, Weldment Design, etc.)
Perform analysis and simulations of products and customer conditions validate design specifications and performance (i.e. Flow Network Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, etc.)
Work with Designer Specialists to ensure designs meet customer requirements, are optimized for manufacturability, incorporate standard processes, etc
Team up with operations leadership, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to simplify designs and improve manufacturability
Specify purchased part requirements and work with Supply Leaders to source parts for use in designs
Work with multi-functional teams to help launch products by taking market specifications from design to prototype to production. This covers both branded platform products and products engineered for specific customer applications
Work closely with Sales and Marketing to partner with customers, engage in industry partnerships, and establish other relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach
Collaborate with Engineering Project Leaders on tasks’ scope, timelines and completion
Translate customer needs into product specifications
Lead prototyping with some hands-on support as needed
Design test specifications and protocols, coordinate testing in our world class laboratory facility, and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information
Direct outside test activities such as regulatory or other third-party testing
Work with outside vendors and help develop designs and related technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering field required
Ideally 3+ years of relevant work experience
Knowledge in hydronic/water pumping, heat transfer and fluid flow for cooling/heating systems
Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, RCCM etc
Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD systems (i.e. SolidWorks)
Preferred
Knowledge of electrical schematics and selection of components experience preferred
Experience in NPI Stage Gate process and ERP system is a plus
Machine Design experience 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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