Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer

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.

Our nVent CADDY team in Solon, Ohio is a center of engineering excellence seeking a staff mechanical engineer who will lead engineering projects across the CADDY portfolio of fastening, seismic bracing, electrical fixing, datacom support, and structural attachment solutions.

This role will be a technical leader within the team, driving innovation, mechanical design decisions, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver for the CADDY business. The position has a direct impact on portfolio vitality, product roadmap acceleration, revenue growth, and strengthening nVent’s global competitiveness in electrical fastening technologies.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Portfolio Ownership & Sustaining Engineering

• Serve as the technical leader for assigned CADDY products.
• Drive engineering excellence through design standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cost-reduction, value-engineering, supplier transition, and risk-mitigation projects.
• Resolve technical issues related to manufacturing, quality, compliance, and field performance.

Product Line Expansion

• Lead development and execution of product line extensions.
• Understand installation practices and application requirements within electrical, mechanical, datacom, and construction environments.
• Manage product line extension activities from concept through commercialization.
• Coordinate prototype development, testing, design validation, and certification activities.
• Partner with Product Management to accelerate portfolio growth and roadmap execution.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead global, cross-functional project teams to achieve business objectives.
• Facilitate design reviews, FMEAs, risk assessments, and engineering decision making.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Lab Team, Approvals team, Product Management, and Sales teams.
• Support successful product launches, production transfers, and supplier qualifications.

Technical Expertise

• Mentor engineers and cross-functional team members through technical coaching, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop robust product specifications, test methods, and validation plans.
• Validate design changes using analytical techniques, prototyping, and laboratory testing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, agency certifications, and industry standards such as UL, FM, and CSA.
• Participate in codes and standards committees and advocate on behalf of the company

Customer & Business Engagement

• Act as a subject matter expert for customers, sales teams, and channel partners.
• Participate in customer visits and technical reviews to understand application challenges and identify growth opportunities.
• Support business case development and prioritization of engineering investments.
• Observe product installation in the field and translate contractor feedback into a holistic understanding of customer needs.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Ideally 7+ years of proven experience in a related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in SolidWorks assemblies, modeling, drawings, and PDM/PLM systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design practices for progressive die stamping, wire forming, spring steel components, cold forming, welding, and assembly automation.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, material codes, and UL or FM.
• Able to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, self-directed environments, and communicate effectively—both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for customer support and off-site testing, as needed.

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 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 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.

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.