nVent · 11 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (June - December 2026)
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25/hr - $25/hrnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering and Design Co-Op to develop leadership and engineering skills through various projects and experiences. The role involves preparing product layouts, designing components, and participating in the product development process while gaining exposure within a global organization.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepare product layouts with direction from engineering
Design components, assemblies, and test fixtures using 3D CAD system
Adhere to engineering drafting and release standards
Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity
Process Change Action documentation, including the development of bills of material
Perform research and investigation to obtain missing information and to ensure all specifications are correctly presented on documentation
Use FEA (finite element analysis) tools to analyze parts and assemblies in static and dynamic environments
Use product development tools such as DFMEA to understand failure modes and find solutions
Exposure to wide range of manufacturing....sheet metal, injection molding, casting, stamping, automation (robotics)
Research and present on a variety of current and next generation technologies
Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are correct as represented on documentation
Assist in the building and testing of prototype assemblies
Create and submit test plans to our state-of-the-art laboratory
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Juniors and Seniors preferred (Grads May 2027 – June 2028)
3D Software modeling experience
Proficient computer skills
Preferred
Knowledge of design standards and manufacturing processes
Basic knowledge/aptitude in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies
HVAC and/or sheet metal knowledge
Skill using SolidWorks
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to organize, document, and schedule multiple simultaneous projects
Skill in written and oral communication with the ability to interface with people across multiple functional areas
Benefits
Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates
Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
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.
Founded in 2018
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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