Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

nVent • Houston, TX

1d • 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 POSITION:
Participation in global product development teams, working closely with manufacturing engineers, supply chain, quality & compliance, and product management
Definition and guidance of prototype builds, testing, and external certification; providing hands-on support as needed
Guide simulations and analyses (e.g. FEA, FMEA) to validate product performance and reliability
Define and work with validation activities (lab & testing)
Collaboration with internal and external fabrication partners to ensure practical and efficient molding and manufacturing processes.
Develop and/or coordinate new and existing product designs in support of product development strategies
Develop engineering design standard methodologies for optimizing product design to meet design architecture, cost, quality, functionality and reliability
A culture of continuous improvement, technology growth and multi-functional support aligned to meet business and functional objectives
Identify as an authority supporting and engaging in the product portfolio and technology roadmap strategies
Up to 10% domestic travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Ideally 8+ years of mechanical design experience with a strong focus on metallics; new product development (NPI) preferred
• Proven understanding of polymer and non‑metallic material behavior, including thermoformed components, elastomeric seals/gaskets, and fiber‑reinforced or composite materials
• Experience selecting materials based on mechanical performance, environmental exposure, flammability, chemical resistance, UV, and aging considerations
• Understanding of DFM/DFA for plastics, including draft, wall thickness, ribbing, tolerancing, and tooling tradeoffs
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for non‑metallic parts, such as molding, extrusion, bonding, over‑molding, and assembly operations
• Understanding and demonstrated use of navigating regulations, certifications and standards for non-metallic design in specific environments

Responsibilities

• Participation in global product development teams, working closely with manufacturing engineers, supply chain, quality & compliance, and product management
• Definition and guidance of prototype builds, testing, and external certification; providing hands-on support as needed
• Guide simulations and analyses (e.g. FEA, FMEA) to validate product performance and reliability
• Define and work with validation activities (lab & testing)
• Collaboration with internal and external fabrication partners to ensure practical and efficient molding and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and/or coordinate new and existing product designs in support of product development strategies
• Develop engineering design standard methodologies for optimizing product design to meet design architecture, cost, quality, functionality and reliability
• A culture of continuous improvement, technology growth and multi-functional support aligned to meet business and functional objectives
• Identify as an authority supporting and engaging in the product portfolio and technology roadmap strategies

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: Senior