nVent

Senior R&D Design Engineer, Mechanical

nVent$76K — $141K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related engineering field required.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Knowledge in hydronic/water pumping, heat transfer, and fluid flow systems.
  • Familiarity with ASME BPV design, AWS, ISO standards; ASME Section IX certification is a plus.
  • Experience with 3D CAD system SolidWorks for component design is essential.
  • Understanding of design and failure analysis tools like DFMEA and DFM.

Responsibilities

  • Apply technological expertise in project work including heat transfer and hydraulic network design.
  • Perform analysis and simulations to validate product designs and specifications.
  • Design components for ASME compliance, specifically for piping and pressure vessels.
  • Develop and coordinate test specifications and review test reports for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to simplify designs for better manufacturability.
  • Specify parts requirements and collaborate with supply leaders for sourcing.
  • Lead prototyping efforts and provide hands-on support as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various forms of personal leave including caregiver and parental leave.
  • Paid volunteer time and back-up care services for employees.
  • Well-being programs and legal & identity theft protection offerings.
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • Apply specific technological expertise to projects (i.e. Heat Transfer, Hydraulic Network Design, Sheet Metal Design, Weldment Design, etc.).

  • Perform analysis and simulations of products and customer conditions validate design specifications and performance (i.e. Flow Network Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, etc.).

  • Design for ASME compliance with piping and pressure vessels and promote standard implementation in new applications and apply the latest in industry advancements for heat exchangers, pumps, fans and other critical components used in data center cooling units.

  • Design and write test specifications and protocols, coordinate testing in our world class laboratory facility, and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information.

  • Work with Designers to ensure designs meet customer requirements, are optimized for manufacturability, incorporate standard processes, etc.

  • Collaborate with PMO, operations, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers to simplify designs and improve manufacturability to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

  • Specify purchased part requirements and work with Supply Leaders to source parts for use in designs.

  • Work with multi-functional engineering and design teams to help launch standard and custom products by taking market specifications from design to prototype to production.

  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to partner with customers, engage in industry partnerships, and establish other relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach.

  • Lead prototyping with some hands-on support as needed.

  • Direct outside test activities such as regulatory or other third-party testing.

  • Work with outside vendors and help develop designs and related technologies.

  • Work to continuously improve processes, improve collaboration, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related engineering field required.

  • Ideally 5+ years of relevant work experience.

  • Knowledge in hydronic/water pumping, heat transfer and fluid flow for cooling/heating systems.

  • Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is a plus.

  • Knowledge of electrical schematics and selection of components experience preferred.

  • Ability to read, understand and translate customer and industry specifications into design content.

  • Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, RCCM etc.

  • Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD system SolidWorks.

  • Experience in NPI Stage Gate process and ERP system is a plus.

  • Machine Design experience is highly preferred.

  • Up to 10% domestic travel as needed.  

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:

$76,000.00 - $141,100.00

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.

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About nVent

nVent is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electrical enclosures, electric heat tracing solutions, and other electrical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial. nVent was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Pentair, and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people.
Learn more about nVent
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$47.2 million
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$1.9 billion

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