Lab Test Engineer

** WE HAVE:
*** 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
** Benefit Overview
** At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
* 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.

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-SR2  #Onsite 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:
*** Lead planning and execution of large lab expansion and remodeling projects to increase lab capacity and velocity.
* Direct the activities of lab technicians and/or interns as needed to increase efficiency of lab.
* Assume ownership of lab equipment purchasing, installation and regular maintenance and calibration program.
* Develop and maintain equipment operating procedures and train lab technicians and Engineering team on safe use of equipment.
* Research and develop test protocols and lab work instructions (SOP’s) to test nVent products using relevant test standards.
* Hands on involvement in requirement analysis, test case design, test data preparation, and test execution.
* Assist lab technicians with diagnosing product testing or test equipment failures.
* Working in an 3rd party accredited test laboratory with a team of skilled Lab Technicians and Design Engineers.
* Responsible for staying up to date with relevant engineering/ testing standards.
* Ensure accuracy and consistency of test data with a goal of zero defective results.
* Conceptualize and analyze test setups, methods and conditions based on specific needs of customers.
* Implement scheduled evaluation (PM and calibration) of test equipment used for various environmental conditions.
* Implement changes such as development of test management suite to reduce company costs with no degradation of quality.
* Identify, assess and actively lead lab risks and/or issues.
* Assist with development and management of lab capital budgets, ensure budgets are met.
* Responsibility to create capital expense approvals for new test equipment & test equipment repair.
* Perform other technical job functions related to lab and/or design engineering as needed.
** YOU HAVE:
*** Bachelor's degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
* 4 years' experience preferred, in industry and a similar role.
* Strong mechanical and electrical competence, enjoys hands-on work as well as lab equipment programming work assignments.
* Prior experience in ISO 17025 certified lab environment required.
* Detail-oriented work habits capable of making observations and communicating them verbally or in writing to internal stakeholders.
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