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:

• Perform exothermic, mechanical, electrical and environmental testing

• Document test results

• Prepare and fabricate test samples

• Manage and organize lab material

• Plan lab project activity

• Order raw materials and consumables for testing

• Perform prototype and research testing

• Propose testing process improvements

• Operate power and manual tools such as saws, drill press, press brake, etc.

• Work with Operations, NPI, Application Engineering, Product Management, and Sales personnel

• Equipment maintenance and upkeep for the lab area

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in a technical field preferred

• Experience with mechanical testing and exothermic products preferred

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently without direct oversight

• Ability to read/interpret drawings, specifications, and reports

• Familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), general computer proficiency

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, corporate team environment

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time to perform testing

• Ability to distinguish colors

• Ability to interact with exothermic products with solid and gaseous reaction products

• < 5% Travel (for example, equipment and material suppliers)

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
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000 people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• 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

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.