Sr. R&D Engineer - Ref. Technology Design

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.

Hiring Manager: Tribhuwan Joshi

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 passionate new product development team that is focused on innovation and development of Refrigeration and Air conditioning products.
• Work closely with designers, and mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineers to develop a refined product, that meets customer specifications and aligned with product regulatory requirements.
• Work with multi-functional teams to help launch products by taking market specifications through stage-gate processes from concept to development to deployment.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and quality personnel to launch new air conditioning, chiller, heat exchanger, and filter fan products.
• Perform research and development of vapor-compression technology systems.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and simulations to validate designs, specifications, and predict product performance using VapCyc and CoilDesigner or similar tools.
• Plan and direct test activities to qualify and validate products to internal, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early-career engineers.
• Specify purchased part requirements and work with supply leaders to source parts for use in designs.
• Drive innovation through research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions.

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience or higher in mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in HVACR industry.
• Proven experience in vapor-compression system design (fixed and variable speed), component selection, and system balancing.
• Working knowledge of heat exchangers (Tube-Fin, Microchannel, Plate), including liquid-to-air and liquid-to-liquid systems, and their selection methodology.
• Working knowledge and Familiarity with UL, ASHRAE, AHRI, and other refrigeration/air-conditioning standards.
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for HVAC/refrigeration component and system modeling.
• Experience with refrigeration system modeling, simulation, and testing is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated and strong presentation and verbal communication skills.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • We are a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people, across more than 80 global locations
  • We have a robust portfolio of product brands dating back more than 100 years and including: nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER

• 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

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

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.