Electromechanical Test 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:

• Drive high velocity new & existing product changes through the certification process.

• Ownership of lab equipment development and purchase to improve lab testing efficiency, accuracy, and capability.

• Set-up of new and modified testing on electrical connector products involving temperature, amperage, torque and tensile strength measurement to assure compliance with industry-standard safety and performance test methods.

• Working in an accredited test laboratory with a team of skilled Lab Technicians and Test Engineers.

• Contributing to a successful Lab and Product Approvals team in multiple locations.

• Satisfaction that your test systems and procedures assure high quality electrical products.

YOU HAVE:

• Strong mechanical and electrical competence, enjoy hands-on as well as lab equipment programming work assignments.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (ideally 3+ years) in similar role and industry.

• Thorough work habits capable of making observations during testing and communicating them verbally or in writing to internal customers.

• Methodical and focused approach to document test system wiring diagrams, use instructions, flow maps of key lab processes and troubleshooting diagrams.

• Competency with test systems software (for example, LabVIEW) and are able to contribute to test algorithms.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve test equipment anomalies and the knowledge to discern the best course of action considering regulatory compliance and repair costs.

• Ability to cultivate a collaborative environment with open communication, identifying problems & establishing resolutions.

• Responsibility to create capital expense approvals for new test equipment & test equipment repair.

• Experience with test equipment calibrations to align with accreditation requirements.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and 17025 quality systems and auditing processes.

• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs with one arm, carry 30 lb across a 50 ft room unassisted and kneel to access test connection points. Ability to stand for long durations while setting up tests.

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 believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.