Senior R&D Engineering Manager

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Research new technologies to improve and design products.
• Serve as a member of the Data Solutions leadership team by helping to develop the business strategy, technology roadmap, IP and M&A activities.
• Direct global Engineers and Designers related to product design activities.
• Lead and direct our team of Subject Matter Expert R&D Engineers in disciplines such as Thermal, Reliability and Material Science.
• Responsible for growing the business vertically and providing direction for global expansion of High-Density Cooling and Data Center/Networking enclosure products.
• Apply technical expertise to specific projects.
• Collaborate with NPI Design and cross-functional teams to take market specs from design through prototype to production for both branded platforms and custom-engineered products.
• Partner with customers, engage in industry partnerships, and establish other relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach.
• Translate customer needs into product specifications and coordinate and maintain development schedules.
• Direct outside activities such as regulatory or other third-party testing.
• Establish test specifications and protocols in collaboration with NPI team.
• Support development and execution of product roadmaps in partnership with NPI counterparts.
• Supports critical customers and partnerships for emerging technology focus.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required with an emphasis in thermal. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• 8+ years leading engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of cooling systems and heat transfer.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical & electronics engineering.
• Proven track record to use product knowledge to make excellent decisions that result in improved customer satisfaction and is looked upon by others as resource for that knowledge!

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.