Mechanical Designer

nVent • Anoka, MN

11d • 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. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE: Joining a high growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our extensive Data Solutions product line! Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products by creating 3D models, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and other documentation to fully define product for manufacture and ensure specifications are met. Work will include projects with significant scope and/or complexity and minimal supervision from engineers and supervisors. Research specifications and identify purchased components for use in designs. Manage both small and larger scale projects independently. Direct and assist with the building of components and assemblies for prototypes and pilot builds. Assist in the development of engineering, drafting and release standards. Perform tolerance stack analysis of complex assemblies and drawings prior to release of documentation. Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity. Initiate/prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including the development of BOM’s. Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are accurate as represented.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in drafting or design preferred.
• Ideally 5+ years of mechanical experience in drafting/design.
• Thorough knowledge of sheet metal design.
• Experience using SolidWorks required.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical design drafting practices.
• Capable of performing basic design calculations (example: tolerance stacks, press fits, etc.).
• Strong knowledge in use and application of GD&T.
• Ability to independently generate complex designs and assemblies.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical or refrigeration for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of relative manufacturing processes, including brazing/welding of copper, stainless steel highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ENOVIA PLM system and JD Edwards a plus.
• Knowledge of tubing, manifold designs for fluids, and plastic part design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products by creating 3D models, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and other documentation to fully define product for manufacture and ensure specifications are met.
• Work will include projects with significant scope and/or complexity and minimal supervision from engineers and supervisors.
• Research specifications and identify purchased components for use in designs.
• Manage both small and larger scale projects independently.
• Direct and assist with the building of components and assemblies for prototypes and pilot builds.
• Assist in the development of engineering, drafting and release standards.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis of complex assemblies and drawings prior to release of documentation.
• Participate in the product development process, including design brainstorming and voice of customer activity.
• Initiate/prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) documentation, including the development of BOM’s.
• Perform required calculations to ensure all dimensions, tolerances and other specifications are accurate as represented.

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
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees