We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure that supports R&D testing, spanning existing lab equipment and new large‑scale thermal and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) test infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening lab reliability and ensuring test systems can support sophisticated engineering validation work.

** You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Core hours are from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Own the maintenance, reliability, and long‑term readiness of R&D engineering test lab equipment, including thermal, pressure, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance, repair, upgrade, installation, and commissioning projects for existing test assets and new test facilities coming online.
• Solve complex issues involving industrial refrigeration systems, controls, sensors, electrical power, and mechanical components.
• Lead calibration planning, execution, and documentation for lab equipment, ensuring traceability to NIST standards in support of ISO 17025 and UL certification requirements.
• Partner with R&D engineers to support test execution and provide engineering input on test cell layout, equipment design, and lab infrastructure.
• Implement, integrate, and support controls, LabVIEW‑based test software, and data acquisition systems used to operate, monitor, and calibrate lab equipment.

YOU HAVE:

• An Associate's (A.S.) degree, 2-year technical degree, or equivalent education/technical training in Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC/R, or a closely related technical field.
• Ideally 3-5 years of hands‑on experience supporting sophisticated electromechanical systems in an R&D lab, test environment, commercial/industrial facility, or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement planned and condition‑based maintenance in uptime‑critical environments.
• Background working with industrial refrigeration or thermal systems, including integrated heating, cooling, and compressor‑based systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, and sensors, including an understanding of how sensing and control systems interact within automated equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills and sound engineering judgment, including the ability to interpret equipment documentation, manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose root causes and implement durable solutions.
• Experience implementing, integrating, or supporting controls software and LabVIEW‑based test environments a plus.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance and stand or sit for extended periods.
• EPA 608 certification required, or willingness to acquire within 3 months of start date (company paid).

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 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.