Maintenance Engineer – R&D Test Lab

nVent • Anoka, MN

19h • $76,000 - $141,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure that supports R&D testing, spanning existing lab equipment and new large‑scale thermal and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) test infrastructure. This role is key in strengthening lab reliability and ensuring test systems are capable of supporting sophisticated engineering validation work. nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, committed to enabling safer systems and a more secure world through inventive electrical solutions. The company designs, manufactures, markets, installs, and services high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. nVent offers a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation. With a principal office in London and a management office in Minneapolis, nVent's robust portfolio of electrical product brands dates back over 100 years.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience supporting sophisticated electromechanical systems in an R&D lab, test environment, commercial/industrial facility, or manufacturing setting.
• Background working with industrial refrigeration or thermal systems, including integrated heating, cooling, and compressor‑based systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, PLC‑based controls, sensors, and data logging systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement planned and condition‑based maintenance in uptime‑critical environments.
• Strong diagnostic skills and sound engineering judgment, including the ability to interpret equipment documentation, manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose root causes and implement durable solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing, integrating, or supporting controls software and LabVIEW‑based test environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the maintenance, reliability, and long‑term readiness of R&D engineering test lab equipment, including thermal, pressure, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability.
• Lead calibration planning, execution, and documentation for lab equipment, ensuring traceability to NIST standards in support of ISO 17025 and UL certification requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance, repair, upgrade, installation, and commissioning projects for existing test assets and new test facilities coming online.
• Solve complex issues involving industrial refrigeration systems, controls, sensors, electrical power, and mechanical components.
• Partner with R&D engineers to support test execution and provide engineering input on test cell layout, equipment design, and lab infrastructure.
• Implement, integrate, and support controls, LabVIEW‑based test software, and data acquisition systems used to operate, monitor, and calibrate lab equipment.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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