Senior 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.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work as part of the NPI engineering team contributing to team planning and innovation strategy providing technical insights and risk mitigation support for new product development.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• This professional is considered a subject matter expert in the functional areas of mechanial engineering, systems, and processes

• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, workflow, and criteria

• Work and/or lead multi-functional project teams to develop new Enclosure products

• Participate in multi-functional teams to help improve quality, production or field issues

• Coordinate and assist in development of project schedules and requirements

• Work with engineering leadership in support of technology strategy, innovation and processes to drive new product growth

• Continuously evaluating process and products for improvement and value engineering opportunities

• Develop, mentor and apply specific technological expertise to specific projects, i.e. component selection analysis, standards, manufacturing processes

• Initiate and coordinate prototyping and testing (internal and external)

• Establish test specifications and protocols

• Independently perform assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receive consultative technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for projects.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent

• 10+ years of related experience

• Master of engineering knowledge and principals of manufacturing and design

• Ability to navigate and communicate using CAD (Solidworks), PLM desired

• Strong knowledge in manufacturing methods, Sheetmetal required

• Strong logic and reasoning to identify the technical strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Strong analytical knowledge in understanding test and performance data

• Uses product knowledge constantly to make decisions that result in improved customer satisfaction, product functionality and overall design

• Demonstrated capabilities in leading multiple tasks/projects along with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner

• Ability to interpret and analyze professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; analyze mathematical concepts and apply these to practical situations

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.