Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer

We’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 Join a high‑growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our High‑Density Liquid Cooling business. Drive multi‑functional product development teams as a Subject Matter Expert, applying specialized knowledge (e.g., material science, weld engineering, piping systems) to design and develop products and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and repeatability while maintaining clean internal flow path to prevent debris and corrosion in fluid systems. Ensure ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels and promote standard adoption in new applications and seek out or develop additional standards as needed. Collaborate across Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Test and Quality teams to optimize manufacturability and meet internal/industry/customer standards both within our own facility as well as at suppliers. Assist in specifying equipment and refining processes. Establish product and test specifications and research the latest in industry advancements. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership by sharing knowledge to strengthen technical depth of staff. You have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in related field required. Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards, ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is highly preferred. Knowledge of material compatibility and galvanic corrosion in fluid applications. Experience leading design in relevant industries such as liquid cooling systems for HVAC, Data Centers, Chillers and related processes. Experience leading test design and supervision, developing detailed test plans and analyzing results to make confident, data‑driven decisions. Ability to provide technical direction to multi‑functional teams with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions. Strong and proven teamwork skills across departments and functional areas. Up to 20% domestic intra‑office and supplier travel required. Benefits 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: $105,000.00 - $195,000.00 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr