Engineering Test Lab Supervisor

nVent • Anoka, MN

1d • $62,900 - $116,900 • Onsite

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 seeking an Engineering Test Lab Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our Anoka Test Lab, supporting the development and validation of advanced cooling and enclosure solutions used in critical infrastructure and data center environments. This is an opportunity to play a visible leadership role in a growing lab environment where people leadership, technical expertise, and operational execution help bring new products to market. The addition of this role reflects continued investment in our engineering testing capabilities and the expansion of our lab operations. You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN.

Requirements

• Associate (A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field required.
• At least one year of direct people leadership experience with responsibility for assigning work, coordinating workloads and resources, coaching employees, and supporting team performance.
• Experience working in an engineering test lab, product testing, or product validation environment required.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical proficiency capable of understanding testing methods, analyzing issues, and guiding technicians through complex test procedures, equipment challenges, and data-driven evaluations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with technicians, engineers, and lab leadership.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance and stand or sit for extended periods to support lab activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting HVAC, refrigeration, thermal management, cooling systems, or other sophisticated electro-mechanical products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a group of test technicians, providing daily direction, coaching, support, and accountability across multiple testing activities.
• Coordinate technician assignments, equipment availability, instrumentation, and lab resources to support testing priorities established by the Lab Manager and engineering teams.
• Maintain a strong presence in the lab, helping technicians identify and resolve test setup, equipment, and product performance issues while partnering with technical experts on more complex challenges.
• Partner with Design Engineering and R&D Test Engineers to support prototype, pre-production, product verification, product validation, agency, and performance testing activities while communicating test status, risks, and laboratory resource needs.
• Monitor testing progress, address workflow constraints, and support efficient day-to-day laboratory operations and testing execution.
• Support technician onboarding, training, and cross-training efforts to build team capability and readiness for new products, technologies, and testing methods.
• Work closely with lab leadership and maintenance partners to support equipment readiness, address downtime concerns, and improve overall lab utilization and throughput.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree