Partner with Design Engineering and R&D Test Engineers on product development, validation, performance, and certification testing, interpreting standards and supporting certification readiness.
Evaluate testing demand, equipment utilization, and future product needs to recommend equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, software, and capabilities that expand lab capacity.
Lead onboarding, training, and cross-training to build team capability for new products, technologies, and testing methods.
Own lab equipment, calibration, space, and operational readiness, addressing downtime and resource constraints to improve testing throughput and efficiency.
YOU HAVE
Associate (A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Direct people leadership experience preferred; candidates without formal supervisory experience should demonstrate leadership through work coordination, coaching, team development, and effective communication.
Experience working in an engineering lab, product testing, product validation, certification testing, or a similarly technical testing environment.
Electrical or mechanical technical foundation with the ability to understand testing methods, analyze issues, and guide technicians through testing and equipment challenges.
Experience interpreting technical standards and test requirements, such as UL, CSA, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, or comparable industry standards.
Experience with test equipment, fixtures, data acquisition and/or instrumentation systems used to collect and evaluate test data; experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or similar platforms is a plus.
Understanding of laboratory and electrical safety practices, including low- and high-voltage systems and PPE; ability to bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
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
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. 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. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
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.
