Associate R&D Engineering Lab Technician

nVent•Anoka, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate R&D Engineering Lab Technician supports prototype, pre-production, and agency testing in nVent’s R&D lab across enclosure, cooling, and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) product areas. The role works directly with engineers on new and evolving product builds, supporting product development and validation testing in a lab environment focused on data center cooling and enclosure solutions. This is an hourly, on-site role in Anoka, Minnesota, five days per week, for 40 hours per week. Core hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The technician builds and modifies test fixtures, operates lab equipment and prototypes, records accurate results, and prepares technical reports. The position also supports lab organization, equipment calibration, continuous improvement, design, value engineering, and new product introduction activities.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent technical training in electrical, electronics, HVAC, refrigeration, or a related field, or two years of experience working in an engineering, R&D, or test lab.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical proficiency, including the ability to independently diagnose and resolve test setup, instrumentation, equipment, and product behavior issues beyond provided procedures.
Ability to document and communicate test results through clear, accurate reports, data collection, and test documentation using standard computer tools such as Microsoft Office.
Comfort using common lab instrumentation and measurement equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, pressure and force gauges, and voltage meters, as well as software for data logging or test station operation.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds and stand or sit for extended periods during testing activities.
EPA 608 certification, or willingness to obtain it within three months of the start date; the company pays for the certification.

Responsibilities

Set up and complete prototype, pre-production, and agency testing in the R&D lab across enclosure, cooling, and HDLC product areas.
Partner with engineers to understand test intent, adapt test setups, and support evolving test plans and procedures.
Build, modify, and operate test fixtures, lab equipment, and prototypes for new product development and validation testing.
Collect test results, record measurements and observations, and prepare clear technical reports with supporting data.
Identify, analyze, and address test setup, equipment, and product behavior issues using mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge.
Support lab organization, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement to increase lab efficiency and throughput.
Provide hands-on lab and testing support for design, value engineering, and new product introduction activities.