Design Engineer

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.

Proposes, designs, develops and deploys new products by using design tools such as SolidWorks CAD, FEA, Thermal Analyses and DFMEA. Project management through the use of the 3D Process (Design, Develop and Deploy), RACI charts, project risk analyses and milestone signoffs with senior managers will be required. Manages the production of prototypes on the floor, providing support to manufacturing. Product performance validation through testing and analyses will be required.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

• Propose, design, develop and deploy new products

• Create SolidWorks models and drawings, BOM's and Routers for new products

• Validate designs, create and test prototypes

• Project management including scope, timelines and resources

• Support production during prototype runs

• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and end-users to generate new product ideas and validate new designs

• Support NPI activities during commercialization and product launch. Conduct NPI training for sales, customer care, and customers.

• Design and develop customized versions of our catalog items

• Participate in industry committees and standards working groups.

• Back up for sustaining activities (Engineering Action Requests and Engineering Change Orders) and manufacturing, quality and purchasing technical support.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or other Engineering discipline, MS preferred

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design

• Experience in SolidWorks CAD modeling and drafting (or similar CAD software)

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (SolidWorks Simulation or similar software)

• Experience with Thermal Analysis (SolidWorks Flow Simulation or similar software)

• Experience with Liquid Cooled Technology (particularly Liquid Flow Through) design and simulation highly desired (ANSYS or similar software)

• Strong Project Management Experience

• Timeline management and leadership skills needed

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP/PLM Systems)

• Strong technical aptitude, analytical skills, and problem solving skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Exceptional team work and interpersonal skills

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. We’re 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
 
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:

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 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 other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.