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. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Review customer requirements, drawings, and specifications to develop product builds that meet project needs. Build and modify 2D and 3D designs while ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability. Perform build calculations and verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications; communicate any concerns or discrepancies. Apply knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods when developing builds. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure builds are practical and production-ready. Build, maintain, and update bills of materials (BOMs) throughout the design process. Review and validate builds for fit, function, material selection, and overall project requirements. Prepare and submit preliminary and approval drawing packages to customers; incorporate feedback and revisions as needed. Develop final drawing packages and release builds for production. Support manufacturing by providing fabrication drawings and assisting with design-related questions throughout production. YOU HAVE: Associate degree in Drafting, Build Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar build platforms. Understanding of mechanical product building, drafting standards, and engineering documentation. Ability to build detailed drawings, assemblies, and product designs with a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and materials. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideally 3-5 years of product development, mechanical development, drafting, or related experience, preferred. 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 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 eligible 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 may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or 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. #LI-JH1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE #LI-ONSITE

Requirements

Must-haves

Review customer requirements, drawings, and specifications to develop product builds that meet project needs.
Build and modify 2D and 3D designs while ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability.
Perform build calculations and verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications; communicate any concerns or discrepancies.
Apply knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods when developing builds.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure builds are practical and production-ready.
Build, maintain, and update bills of materials (BOMs) throughout the design process.
Review and validate builds for fit, function, material selection, and overall project requirements.
Prepare and submit preliminary and approval drawing packages to customers; incorporate feedback and revisions as needed.
Develop final drawing packages and release builds for production.
Support manufacturing by providing fabrication drawings and assisting with design-related questions throughout production.
Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar build platforms.
Understanding of mechanical product building, drafting standards, and engineering documentation.
Ability to build detailed drawings, assemblies, and product designs with a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and materials.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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
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

Nice-to-haves

Associate degree in Drafting, Build Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ideally 3-5 years of product development, mechanical development, drafting, or related experience, preferred.

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave