nVent

Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

nVent$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ideally 8+ years of mechanical design experience focusing on non-metallics; new product development (NPI) preferred.
  • Proven understanding of polymer and non-metallic material behavior and application.
  • Experience in material selection considering performance, environmental exposure, and various resistances.
  • Strong grasp of DFM/DFA guidelines specific to plastics.
  • Familiarity with non-metallic manufacturing processes like molding and assembly operations.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in non-metallic design.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in global product development teams across various functions.
  • Provide guidance on prototype builds, testing, and external certification, offering hands-on support as needed.
  • Conduct simulations and analyses to validate product performance and reliability.
  • Define and execute validation activities, including lab testing.
  • Collaborate with fabrication partners to optimize molding and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and coordinate product designs aligned with development strategies.
  • Establish engineering design standards for optimizing product design.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company match.
  • Supplemental benefits including tuition reimbursement and caregiver support.
  • Paid time off for volunteering and a comprehensive well-being program.
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • 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)

  • Collaboration 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.



YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

  • Ideally 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

  • Experience selecting materials based on mechanical performance, environmental exposure, flammability, chemical resistance, UV, and aging considerations

  • 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

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

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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