CPQ Technical Administrator

nVent Electric Inc.•San Diego, CA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 looking for a hands-on CPQ Technical Administrator to support the configuration, technical maintenance, and integration of our Tacton CPQ platform. This role is critical in ensuring the CPQ system remains aligned with evolving business needs across the Enclosures Segment. As the technical backbone of the CPQ solution, you will manage configurations related to workflows, approval logic, pricing models, quote document generation, and integrations with connected systems including Salesforce, ERP, and pricing tools. You will work closely with product model developers to ensure overall platform coherence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Ideally 3+ years of experience in technical administration or configuration of a platform (Tacton CPQ preferred)
Solid experience with APIs and system integrations
Familiarity with AWS environments and React-based applications
Familiarity with pricing structures and workflow logic
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience generating structured output documents (quotes, PDFs, etc.)
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently

Responsibilities

Maintain and configure the Tacton CPQ platform to support quoting processes, pricing, approval flows, and user roles.
Configure and update approval rules and routing logic based on business requirements.
Support the implementation and maintenance of price models within Tacton CPQ in collaboration with Pricing and Commercial teams.
Design and maintain quote document templates, ensuring alignment with brand standards and regional needs.
Manage and troubleshoot API-based integrations between CPQ and connected systems (Salesforce, ERPs, PriceFx, React app, distributor platforms).
Conduct testing of new features, changes, and bug fixes; support deployment cycles and ensure quality assurance.
Provide second-line support to CPQ users and collaborate with the CPQ Manager on user enablement.

Benefits

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
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.