Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participation in global product development teams, working closely with manufacturing engineers, supply chain, quality & compliance, and product management
• Definition and guidance of prototype builds, testing, and external certification; providing hands-on support as needed
• Guide simulations and analyses (e.g. FEA, FMEA) to validate product performance and reliability
• Define and work with validation activities (lab & testing)
• Collaborate with internal and external fabrication partners to ensure practical and efficient molding and manufacturing processes
• Develop and/or coordinate new and existing product designs in support of product development strategies
• Develop engineering design standard methodologies for optimizing product design to meet design architecture, cost, quality, functionality and reliability
• A culture of continuous improvement, technology growth and multi-functional support aligned to meet business and functional objectives
• Identify as an authority supporting and engaging in the product portfolio and technology roadmap strategies
• Up to 10% domestic travel required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Ideal 8+ years of mechanical design experience with a strong focus on non-metallics; new product development (NPI) preferred
• Proven understanding of polymer and non‑metallic material behavior, including thermoformed components, elastomeric seals/gaskets, and fiber‑reinforced or composite materials
• Understanding of DFM/DFA for plastics, including draft, wall thickness, ribbing, tolerancing, and tooling tradeoffs
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for non‑metallic parts, such as molding, extrusion, bonding, over‑molding, and assembly operations
• Understanding and demonstrated use of navigating regulations, certifications and standards for non-metallic design in specific environments

Qualifications

• Dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world
• 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 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

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to navigate regulations, certifications and standards for non-metallic design in specific environments
• Strong understanding of polymer and non‑metallic material behavior, including thermoformed components, elastomeric seals/gaskets, and fiber‑reinforced or composite materials
• Experience selecting materials based on mechanical performance, environmental exposure, flammability, chemical resistance, UV, and aging considerations
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for non‑metallic parts, such as molding, extrusion, bonding, over‑molding, and assembly operations
• Understanding of DFM/DFA for plastics, including draft, wall thickness, ribbing, tolerancing, and tooling tradeoffs

Benefits

• 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