Maintenance Engineer – R&D Engineering Test Lab

## Maintenance Engineer – R&D Engineering Test Lab Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Anoka, MN, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R22796

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.

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure that supports R&D testing, spanning existing lab equipment and new large‐scale thermal and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) test infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening lab reliability and ensuring test systems can support sophisticated engineering validation work.
** You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Core hours are from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.

**** WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
*** Own the maintenance, reliability, and long‐term readiness of R&D engineering test lab equipment, including thermal, pressure, mechanical, and electro‐mechanical systems.
* Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability.
* Plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance, repair, upgrade, installation, and commissioning projects for existing test assets and new test facilities coming online.
* Solve complex issues involving industrial refrigeration systems, controls, sensors, electrical power, and mechanical components.
* Lead calibration planning, execution, and documentation for lab equipment, ensuring traceability to NIST standards in support of ISO 17025 and UL certification requirements.
* Partner with R&D engineers to support test execution and provide engineering input on test cell layout, equipment design, and lab infrastructure.
* Implement, integrate, and support controls, LabVIEW‐based test software, and data acquisition systems used to operate, monitor, and calibrate lab equipment.
** YOU HAVE:
*** An Associate's (A.S.) degree, 2-year technical degree, or equivalent education/technical training in Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC/R, or a closely related technical field.
* Ideally 3-5 years of hands‐on experience supporting sophisticated electromechanical systems in an R&D lab, test environment, commercial/industrial facility, or manufacturing setting.
* Demonstrated ability to plan and implement planned and condition‐based maintenance in uptime‐critical environments.
* Background working with industrial refrigeration or thermal systems, including integrated heating, cooling, and compressor‐based systems.
* Basic knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, and sensors, including an understanding of how sensing and control systems interact within automated equipment.
* Strong diagnostic skills and sound engineering judgment, including the ability to interpret equipment documentation, manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings to diagnose root causes and implement durable solutions.
* Experience implementing, integrating, or supporting controls software and LabVIEW‐based test environments a plus.
* Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance and stand or sit for extended periods.
* EPA 608 certification required, or willingness to acquire within 3 months of start date (company paid).
** 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…