R&D Lab Technician - Industrial Cooling

nVent; Pegognaga; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Care

Retirement Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Meal Benefits

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Lab Technician to assist in planning and executing research projects, conduct experiments, collect data, and help design and implement new products.

You will maintain lab records, work with the R&D team to keep projects on schedule and within budget, and follow procedures to test raw materials and finished products, focusing on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years’ experience as Lab Technician.
• Ability to present information clearly to groups/managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of research projects.
• Conduct experiments and tests to collect data.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Help design and implement new products and improvements.
• Perform routine lab tasks and maintain equipment; welds and connect hydraulic fittings as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Collaborate with R&D to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Define test methodologies and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Follow procedures to test quality of materials, in-process products, and finished products.

Skills

Lab Technician

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

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

Assist in the planning and execution of research projects; Conduct experiments and tests to collect data; Analyze data and assist in preparing technical reports; Help in the design, development, and implementation of new and improved products; Perform routine laboratory tasks, such as preparing solutions and maintaining equipment; therefore and to this purpose the candidate will also be able to perform manual jobs such as welding and connecting hydraulic fittings. Maintain accurate records of experiments and results; Work closely with the research and development team to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget; Implement techniques for tests, defining methodologies, tools and best practices, necessary for the continuous improvement; Follow established procedures and guidelines to perform routine laboratory procedures to test the quality of the organization’s raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, with a focus on new product development.

YOU HAVE

High School or equivalent Ideally 2+ years’ experience as Lab Technician Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers. Self-motivated and ability to motivate others. Analytical skills and problem solving abilities. Proficient use of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Pay Transparency

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. This role is categorized as a B1 or B2 based on experience. Annual Gross Compensation Range: EUR 40,000.00 – 48,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as short or long-term incentives, which are discretionary and governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. Remuneration terms are also subject to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in force at the employer (nVent) level.

Benefits

Benefits At nVent, we value our people and our health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs to eligible full-time employees.

• What We Offer Comprehensive Health Care Retirement Pension Plan for long-term financial security
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to share in company success
• Reward & Recognition Program to celebrate your achievements
• Paid Time Off including paid time for key life events and family milestones
• Meal Benefits WE HAVE: 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 nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
• 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. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
• #LI-PC1 #LI-Onsite At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.