Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

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

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.