Principal R&D Mechanical 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in related field required.
• Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• 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.     

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 eligible 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.