R&D Electrical Engineer

nVent

. Apply engineering design and techniques to develop, plan, and perform complex design, development, analysis, experimentation, testing, and product assurance tasks .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,300 - $165,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on High Voltage Power Distribution, Circuit Board Design, and System Engineering. Proficient in using advanced lab test equipment and software tools for product development and verification.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeHigh Voltage Power DistributionCircuit Board DesignLab Test Equipment ProficiencySystem Engineering

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Hard Skills

Circuit Board DesignHigh Voltage Power DistributionSystem EngineeringTechnical AnalysisProduct DevelopmentTesting and VerificationCortex ARM Processor ArchitecturesMatlabSimulinkLabVIEW

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationEncouraging Multifunctional Teams

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopeNetwork AnalyzerLogic AnalyzerData AcquisitionPSpiceAltium

Industry Keywords

Engineering DesignProduct AssuranceTechnical StudiesKaizen Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply engineering design and techniques to develop, plan, and perform complex design, development, analysis, experimentation, testing, and product assurance tasks
Conduct specialized technical analyses and address difficult technical problems
Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering models
Conduct technical studies for sophisticated engineering and scientific problems
Assist project leaders with product specifications, documents, and test procedures
Participate in kaizen activities and encourage multifunctional groups to meet common goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
Ideally 5+ years’ experience working with electronics/electrical design and/or product development
Experience with hands-on test and verification using engineering methods and equipment
Preferred experience with High Voltage power distribution and control systems
Experience using lab test equipment, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, and data acquisition
Experience with circuit board design and fabrication; schematic and layout familiarity
System engineering and system architecture development
Solid understanding of Cortex ARM processor architectures
Experience using Matlab, Simulink, LabVIEW, PSpice, or equivalent
Familiarity with Altium or comparable electronic design software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness and accident insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Caregiver, personal and parental leave
Back-up care services
Paid time off including volunteer time
Well-being program
Legal and identity theft protection
Annual incentives may be available depending on the position
Career opportunities and philanthropic support through nVent in Action matching program