R&D Mechanical Engineer
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92140, USA
Listed on 2026-07-12
Listing for:
nVent Electric Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering, Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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:
* Drive technical design and development to launch new products timely, coordinating with both internal production and external suppliers to ensure quality and manufacturability.
* Ensure technical aspects of projects are defined and completed, working with project manager to define schedules and resolve project roadblocks.
* Supervise prototyping with some hands-on support as needed.
* Estimate and manage project budgets.
* Define testing protocols and supervise completion of internal lab testing, external certifications, and review test reports.
* Provide technical leadership and drive execution of NPI projects, mentoring junior engineers through design & development activities.
* Lead engineering support for product development projects, applying DFM and DFMEA methodologies to meet design, quality, manufacturability, and productivity requirements.
* Work to continuously improve processes, enhance collaboration, reduce risk, and reduce product development cycle time.
YOU HAVE:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
* 8+ years of relevant engineering experience required. 2+ years of project management and/or leading teams experience highly preferred.
* Knowledge of selection of fluid distribution components, electromechanical components, heat transfer, refrigeration, welding or material compatibility experience is a plus.
* Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM, etc. required.
* Ability to provide technical direction to multi-functional teams to improve efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration, with open communication, identifying issues and establishing resolutions as necessary.
* Up to 10% domestic travel required.
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
* 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
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:
$89,300.00 - $
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other…
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