Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

Join An Innovative OrganizationWe're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.What You Will Experience In This Position:This Engineering professional is considered a domain expert in the functional areas of mechanical engineering, systems and processes addressing Data Solutions Enclosure market needs in close collaboration with Product Management strategies. Defining system architecture to support segment-wide growth and scalability, demonstrating the ability to lead technical work autonomously. Balancing feasibility with business priorities, while advising leadership on technical direction and ensuring clear communication and documentation across teams and functions. Planning and conducting work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, workflow, and criteria. Working and/or leading multi-functional project teams to develop and define requirements for new Enclosure products. Providing project/technical leadership to other engineers for the development of new products and customization of existing products in alignment with product architecture strategy. Participating in multi-functional teams to help improve quality, production or field issues. Working to continuously improve processes, improve teamwork, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time. Developing, mentoring and applying specific technological expertise to specific projects, i.e. component selection analysis, standards, manufacturing processes. Defining testing protocols and supervising completion of internal testing, external certifications, and mentoring junior engineers. Independently performing assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.You Have:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of relevant engineering experience required. Proven experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, etc. Strong proven knowledge in manufacturing methods, Sheet metal required. Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD system SolidWorks. Strong logic and reasoning to identify the technical strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Demonstrated analytical knowledge in understanding test and performance data. Uses product knowledge constantly to make decisions that result in improved customer satisfaction, product functionality and overall design. Self-directed capabilities in leading multiple tasks/projects and teams in a fast paced, multifaceted environment. Ability to interpret and analyze professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; analyze mathematical concepts and apply these to practical situations. Global design experience with capacity to influence and collaborate with other engineering locations such as Reynosa, Mexico. Up to 10% international travel required. Spanish language fluency is a plus.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 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. 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: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.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.