Design Engineer, Sustaining
nVent Electric
Anoka, MN · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
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:
Analyze existing designs and implement changes to improve performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
Provide technical support for production issues, field failures, and customer escalations.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, R&D) to resolve product issues and drive continuous improvement.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design-related problems.
Develop and maintain documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and change orders.
Support regulatory compliance and coordinate third-party testing as needed.
Use CAD tools and design analysis techniques (DFMEA, CFD, FEA) to validate design changes.
You have:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree required.
2+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, product support, or related roles required.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiarity with PLM systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with heat transfer, fluid flow, or electrical systems preferred.
Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
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
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: $62,900.00 - $116,900.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
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.
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