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 electronics design, product development, and hands-on testing. Proficient in utilizing engineering methods and tools to solve complex technical problems and improve engineering models.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree5+ Years Experience in Electronics DesignHigh Voltage Power Distribution ExperienceCircuit Board Design and FabricationMatlab/Simulink/LabVIEW/PSpice Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignTechnical AnalysisProduct DevelopmentTesting and VerificationSystem EngineeringCortex ARM Processor ArchitectureCircuit Board DesignSchematic and Layout FamiliarityLab Test Equipment UsageTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationEncouraging Multifunctional Teams

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesNetwork AnalyzersLogic AnalyzersData AcquisitionAltium

Industry Keywords

Product AssuranceKaizen ActivitiesEngineering ModelsTechnical StudiesControl Systems

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 development and improvement of engineering models
Conduct technical studies for sophisticated engineering and scientific problems
Provide specialized assistance to project leaders
Develop product specifications, documents, and test procedures
Participate in kaizen activities and encourage multifunctional groups to meet common goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors 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 (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, 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 with Matlab/Simulink/LabVIEW/PSpice or equivalent
Familiarity with Altium or comparable electronic design software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic global reach with diverse operations and career opportunities
Commitment to strengthen communities where employees live and work
Support for philanthropic activities worldwide
nVent in Action matching program for nonprofit and educational organizations
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 leave
Personal and parental leave
Back-up care services
Paid time off, including volunteer time
Well-being program
Legal and identity theft protection