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nVent Lab Technician - 2nd shift in Solon, Ohio
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:
Perform exothermic, mechanical, electrical and environmental testing
Document test results
Prepare and fabricate test samples
Manage and organize lab material
Plan lab project activity
Order raw materials and consumables for testing
Perform prototype and research testing
Propose testing process improvements
Operate power and manual tools such as saws, drill press, press brake, etc.
Work with Operations, NPI, Application Engineering, Product Management, and Sales personnel
Equipment maintenance and upkeep for the lab area
You have:
High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in a technical field preferred
Experience with mechanical testing and exothermic products preferred
Strong problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently without direct oversight
Ability to read/interpret drawings, specifications, and reports
Familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), general computer proficiency
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, corporate team environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to bend, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time to perform testing
Ability to distinguish colors
Ability to interact with exothermic products with solid and gaseous reaction products
< 5% Travel (for example, equipment and material suppliers)
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
At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
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
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.