Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer

What You Will Experience

Join a high‑growth R&D Engineering team focused on the High‑Density Liquid Cooling business. Drive multi‑functional product development teams as a Subject Matter Expert, applying specialized knowledge in material science, weld engineering, and piping systems to design and develop products and manufacturing processes that enhance performance and repeatability while maintaining a 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, seeking or developing additional standards as needed.
• Collaborate across Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Test, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturability and meet internal, industry, and customer standards both within our own facility and with suppliers.
• Assist in specifying equipment and refining processes; establish product and test specifications and research the latest industry advancements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership by sharing knowledge to strengthen the technical depth of staff.
• Travel up to 20% domestically for intra‑office and supplier visits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required);
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in a related field (required).
• Knowledge of ASME BPV design and applications, as well as AWS and ISO standards; ASME SectionIX or equivalent certification highly preferred.
• Experience with material compatibility and galvanic corrosion in fluid applications.
• Experience leading design in industries such as liquid cooling systems for HVAC, Data Centers, Chillers, and related processes.
• Experience leading test design and supervision, developing detailed test plans and analyzing results for data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to provide technical direction to multi‑functional teams with open communication, identify problems, and establish resolutions.
• Strong teamwork skills across departments and functional areas.

Salary range: $ – $. Depending on the position offered, employees may also be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with flexible spending accounts.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan, both with company match.
• Additional supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver support, personal and parental leave, backed‑up care services, paid time off (including volunteer time), a wellness program, and identity‑theft protection.

nVent is 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.