Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer

nVent • Anoka, MN

76d • $105,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Join a high-growth R&D Engineering team that is focused on growth and development within our High-Density Liquid Cooling business. Drive multi-functional product development teams as a Subject Matter Expert, applying specialized knowledge (e.g., material science, weld engineering) to design and develop products and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and repeatability while maintaining clean internal flow path to prevent debris and corrosion in fluid systems. Ensure ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels and promote standard adoption in new applications and seek out or develop additional standards as needed. Collaborate across Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturability and meet internal/industry/customer standards both within our own facility as well as at suppliers. Assist in specifying equipment and refining processes. Establish product and test specifications and research the latest in industry advancements. Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge to strengthen technical depth of staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in related field required.
• Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications.
• AWS and ISO standards knowledge.
• ASME Section IX or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of material compatibility and galvanic corrosion in fluid applications.
• Experience leading test design and supervision.
• Ability to provide technical direction to multi-functional teams.
• Up to 20% domestic travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive multi-functional product development teams as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Apply specialized knowledge to design and develop products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure ASME compliance for piping and pressure vessels.
• Promote standard adoption in new applications.
• Collaborate across Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Assist in specifying equipment and refining processes.
• Establish product and test specifications.
• Research the latest in industry advancements.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Caregiver, personal and parental leave.
• Back-up care services.
• Paid time off including volunteer time.
• Well-being program.
• Legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree