Mechanical Design Engineer
Anoka, MN 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Engineer that is focused on growth and development to join our High Density Liquid Cooling business. In this role you will have the freedom and flexibility to contribute as a key member of an innovative and entrepreneurial team.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
  • Apply specific technological expertise to projects (i.e. Heat Transfer, Hydraulic Network Design, Sheet Metal Design, Weldment Design, etc).

  • Perform analysis and simulations of products and customer conditions validate design specifications and performance (i.e. Flow Network Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, etc.).

  • Work with Designer Specialists to ensure designs meet customer requirements, are optimized for manufacturability, incorporate standard processes, etc.

  • Team up with operations leadership, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to simplify designs and improve manufacturability.

  • Specify purchased part requirements and work with Supply Leaders to source parts for use in designs.

  • Work with multi-functional teams to help launch products by taking market specifications from design to prototype to production. This covers both branded platform products and products engineered for specific customer applications.

  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to partner with customers, engage in industry partnerships, and establish other relationships enabling us to advance our product and technology reach.

  • Collaborate with Engineering Project Leaders on tasks' scope, time lines and completion.

  • Translate customer needs into product specifications.

  • Lead prototyping with some hands on support as needed.

  • Design test specifications and protocols, coordinate testing in our world class laboratory facility, and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information.

  • Direct outside test activities such as regulatory or other third party testing.

  • Work with outside vendors and help develop designs and related technologies.

YOU HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.

  • Ideally 4+ years of relevant work experience.

  • Knowledge in hydronic/water pumping systems for cooling/heating.

  • Knowledge of electrical schematics and selection of components,

  • Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow.

  • Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, RCCM etc.

  • Ability to design components and assemblies using Solidworks

  • Knowledge of psychometric analysis and refrigeration a plus.

  • Experience in NPI Stage Gate process and ERP system is a plus

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.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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