Mechanical Designer

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:

• Join a high growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our extensive HOFFMAN product line!

• Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products by creating 3D models, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and other documentation to fully define product for manufacture and ensure specifications are met. Work will include projects with significant scope and/or complexity and minimal supervision from engineers and supervisor.

• Research specifications and identify purchased components for use in designs

• Manage both small and some parts of large scale projects independently.

• Direct and assist with the build of components and assemblies for prototypes and pilot builds

• Assist in the development of engineering, drafting and release standards

• Perform tolerance stack analysis of complex assemblies and drawings prior to release of documentation

• Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity

• Initiate/prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including the development of BOM’s

• Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are accurate as represented

YOU HAVE:

• Two year technical degree preferably in drafting or design

• Ideally 3+ years of mechanical experience in drafting/design

• Experience using SolidWorks a must

• Knowledge of drafting standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies

• Experience with ENOVIA PLM system a bonus

• JD Edwards experience an asset

• Knowledge of brazing/welding of copper, stainless steel a plus

• Knowledge of tubing and manifold designs for fluids a bonus

• Knowledge of plastic part design beneficial

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

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’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:

$54,300.00 - $100,800.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and the