R&D Engineer - Electrical Custom Solutions

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.

​You will be part of the Electrical Custom Solutions team in the Engineering Services organization.  Your role primarily involves using nVent products to design systems tailored to customer requirements.  You will also provide technical advice and support the sales team in the quoting process.

• Analyze customer documentation: requirements documents, construction drawings, 2D prints, and 3D models.

• Design custom solutions based on customer requirements in any of our core areas: Lightning protection, grounding, bonding, and flexible connections.

• Provide technical advice to aid in the development of an optimal solution for the customer.

• Produce engineering documentation for customer review and approval.

• Support the sales team and the customer throughout the quoting process.

• Work with the manufacturing team during design and production phases.

• Collaborate with other engineers for deeper understanding of nVent products and applications.

• Use engineering design and simulation software tools.

• Continuously look for ways to simplify processes and enhance customer experience with engineering services, then guide those improvements from concept to implementation.

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering (Architectural, Civil, Industrial, Metallurgical)

• Previous experience in or with understanding technical requirements, using engineering software, and producing engineering documentation.

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in an engineering function.

• Skills: Computer e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office.  Verbal and written communication in English.  Strong attention to detail.

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

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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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.

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