Manufacturing Automation Engineer V

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.In this position, you will get to apply manufacturing automation leadership experience to evaluate, define and optimize manufacturing processes and systems to measure improvement of safety, quality, OEE, production rates/efficiencies, yields, costs, changeovers, and process capability.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE: Own the strategy, design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines applying the appropriate technology to complex and new productsUse strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills, and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines and inter-dependent automation systemsLead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methodsLead, drive and scale automation projects across multiple sites globallyResearch new manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation and new technology into nVent manufacturing including vision systems and machine learning technology.Participate on multi-functional teams and engage global leaders in the company to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future productsContinuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for safety, quality and efficiency including use of data analytics.Assure the quality of manufactured goods through the implementation of in-process inspections and meticulous statistical process controls.Lead pilot automation projects that turn into company standards and preferred supplier selections.YOU HAVE: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.12+ years of experience developing factory automation systems and experience working globally to scale them across a growing enterprise is preferred.Experience leading or mentoring people preferred. Role will start as individual contributor but has potential for growth and will require strong influencing of others. Experience developing multi-year, multi-site and/or significant growth strategies.Ability to think differently about processes, influence, push the envelope, and benchmark what great looks like.Experience educating non-technical leaders on what is possible through automated solutions.Hands-on experience developing custom automated solutions and/or robotic systems (ABB or Fanuc preferred).Familiarity with control systems, PLC's (Siemens or Allen Bradley preferred) and control components.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 daynVent 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 .Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate moneyCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:Innovative & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employeesPay TransparencynVent’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 - $195,000.00Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.Benefit OverviewAt 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.#LI-Hybrid#LI-CS1SummaryLocation: Blaine, MN, USType: Full time