Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer

Overview

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.

Role can be located in Anoka, MN or Raleigh, NC.

• Join a high-growth R&D Engineering team 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 paths to prevent debris and corrosion in fluid systems.
• Ensure ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels and promote standard adoption in new applications; 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 facility and ist 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 a 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.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world, offering career opportunities and the chance to make an impact daily.

• Company profile: nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect critical equipment, buildings and processes. Our brands include nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.

• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work, including philanthropic activities and the nVent in Action matching program.

• Core values:
  Innovative & adaptable; integrity; customer focus; respectful and team-oriented; optimistic and energizing; accountable for performance.

• Pay Transparency: nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Pay will be determined by knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education and performance, with compliance to applicable minimum wage requirements.
• Compensation Range: $ - $
• Other compensation may include annual incentives depending on position offered.
• Benefit Overview:
  Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care, volunteer time, well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
• We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity are celebrated to encourage authenticity and growth.

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