Designer, Sustaining

nVent; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking engineers to develop designs and documentation for new and existing products. You will create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and assist with prototype builds, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and experience with large assemblies. A two-year drafting/design degree is preferred, with hybrid work options and exposure to ENOVIA PLM and JD Edwards as beneficial.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in drafting or design preferred.
• 1-2 years mechanical drafting/design experience.
• SolidWorks proficiency is required.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ENOVIA PLM or JD Edwards is a bonus.
• Experience designing large assemblies is a plus.
• Knowledge of welding stainless steel and sheet metal design is a plus.
• Tubing and manifold designs for fluids is a bonus.
• Plastic part design knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products with 3D models, drawings, BOM and other docs.
• Handle projects with significant scope with minimal supervision.
• Research specifications and select purchased components for designs.
• Lead small to parts of large projects independently.
• Assist with prototype builds and release of components and assemblies.
• Develop engineering/drafting/release standards.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis prior to release.
• Participate in product development including design brainstorming and VOC.
• Prepare ECO documentation and BOM development.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances to ensure specifications are met.

Education

Two-year technical degree in drafting or design (preferred)

1-2 years mechanical drafting/design experience

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical or electrical design proficiency

Proficiency with SolidWorks

ENOVIA PLM / JD Edwards familiarity (bonus)

Experience designing large assemblies

Knowledge of welding stainless steel & sheet metal design (plus)

Tubing and manifold design for fluids (bonus)

Plastic part design knowledge (benefits)

Tools

SolidWorks

ENOVIA PLM

JD Edwards

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

• 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 supervisor.
• Research specifications and identify purchased components for use in designs.
• Manage both small and some parts of large scale projects independently.
• Direct and assist with the build 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.

YOU HAVE

• Two year technical degree preferable in drafting or design preferred.
• Ideally 1-2 years of mechanical experience in drafting/design.
• Experience using SolidWorks a must.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in mechanical or electrical for designing, assisting and directing the build of components and assemblies.
• Experience with ENOVIA PLM system or JD Edwards experience a bonus.
• Experience designing large assemblies a plus.
• Knowledge of welding of stainless steel and sheet metal design a plus.
• Knowledge of tubing and manifold designs for fluids a bonus.
• Knowledge of plastic part design beneficial.

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

Benefits to support the lives of our employees.

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. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range: $23.90 - $44.40 Per Hour

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

• 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.

Inclusion and diversity

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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