Lab Internship

nVent • Anoka, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

nVent’s Lab Internship will provide the opportunity to support R & D Lab technician team in the administration of product performance tests, agency approval tests, development tests, and assembly of prototype products while gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization. This is a 12-week full-time internship during summer 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Current Junior, Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2026 in Anoka, MN
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge of nVent product construction and assembly
• Perform product performance testing
• Update standard work documentation as needed
• Develop an understanding of agency performance testing such as UL, CSA, NEMA and IEC
• Work with the internal partners to modify and expand test plans and procedures
• Generate written reports of test results in an accurate, concise manner, drawing sound conclusions and observations
• Set up and operate lab equipment
• Design and build equipment and fixtures to conduct testing
• Support and participate new product development Lean activities (i.e. DFMEA-Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Reviews, 3P Conceptual Design event)
• Assist engineers with design and development of test machinery and equipment as required
• Provide testing and engineering support for Engineered Solution and Value Engineering projects

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
• Legal & identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern