R&D Electrical 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.

We are seeking a skilled R&D Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of engineering functions involving the design and development of high voltage Bus System products and develop new and improved designs. As industry standards continue to adapt, you'll support the research and development function to improve or enhance existing designs, and to ensure that the HV Bus product line remains current with industry requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Perform dielectric design and electrical stress analysis of HV components and systems using finite‑element tools (e.g., COMSOL, Electro, Coulomb, or similar)

• Optimize component geometry to reduce electrical stress and improve performance and reliability

• Support customer‑specific designs, including voltage ratings, insulation systems, and testing parameters

• Develop and maintain electrical specifications aligned with IEC, ANSI, NEMA, and CENELEC standards

• Collaborate on type testing and validation, including dielectric, continuous current, and short‑circuit performance

• Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and purchasing to qualify materials and components

• Contribute to new product development, cost improvement initiatives, and documentation

YOU HAVE:

• BSEE or MSEE or related field

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • High‑voltage equipment or components

  • Power transmission & distribution systems

  • Electrical insulation or dielectric systems

  • Utility, rail electrification, industrial power, or similar fields

• Experience with electrical stress analysis, insulation coordination, or high‑voltage testing

• Familiarity with IEC, ANSI, or NEMA standards (SF₆ or non‑SF₆ systems a plus)

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:

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.