Senior R&D 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. In this position, you will get to: Propose, design and develop of nVent ERICO (lightning, grounding, surge protective devices and rail products) and nVent ERIFLEX (low voltage distribution products) for electrical industries and applications worldwide. Build SOLIDWORKS models and drawings for ERICO and ERIFLEX products. Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and end-users to generate new product ideas. Assist commercial teams with VOC visits. Research and provide market specific intelligence and feedback on products to the commercial teams. Prepare project plans including scope, timelines and resources. Track and report the status of projects. Prepare material, component and product specifications. Support the preparation of quality assurance procedures. Validate builds, compose and test prototypes and assist in third party testing and conformance. Support NPI activities during commercialization and product launch. Conduct NPI training for sales, customer care, and customers. Participate in industry committees and standards working groups YOU HAVE: Academic background in Bachelor’s Degree in engineering background (Mechanical preferred) Previous experience in or with Demonstrated ability in mechanical product design and CAD (preferably SOLIDWORKS) Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (build and maintain effective work relationships and establish credibility with internal and external customers and channel partners). Good command of the English language to connect with engineering management and multi-functional teams. 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