Engineering Intern
Company Overview
nVent is a $2.1 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 9,000 people and trusted brands such as CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Known for innovation, quality, and reliability, our products connect and protect, consistently delivering value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy, and infrastructure customers.
While our name may be new, our products have set the standards for quality for more than a century. Today as nVent, we are focused and forward-looking, ready to build upon our legacy. The future is now.
Business Segment Overview – Thermal Management
People in our Thermal Management segment are in the prevention business. We know that catastrophic events—such as frozen pipes, liquid leaks, and train derailments—can alter lives and damage the success of companies involved.
We are dedicated to defying the natural and manmade forces that can undermine electrical systems. Like temperature imbalances. Humidity. Air quality issues.
The success of our nVent RAYCHEM and nVent TRACER brands demonstrate how we convert blue-sky thinking into sophisticated solutions.
Behind the scenes: we invented self-regulating heating cables, with more than a billion feet installed worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
The Sustaining Engineer Group ensures the continued performance of our thermal products—including cables, components, and electronics. Through collaboration with Integrated Supply Chain, Thermal Technology, and Product Management, the Sustaining Engineering Intern will verify product performance, help document product standards. You will be an integral member of a global team.
- 25% - Conduct testing of thermal products in accordance with standard methods using a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and material test methods and instruments.
- Generate summary reports on data collected, including graphical and statistical analysis, for work related to assignments.
- 50% - Create and update SolidWorks models and drawings under guidance of senior engineer.
- 25% - Aggregate product performance data into a defined database.
- Follow nVent standard work and procedures.
- Be knowledgeable of and compliant with local safety procedures and policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Actively pursuing bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Skilled with SolidWorks modeling and drafting.
- Hands-on laboratory or R&D experience a plus.
- Experience with electrical testing a plus.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborate well with local and remote team members.
NVENT CORE VALUES
All employees must adhere to the following core values: customer first, accountability for performance, innovation and adaptability, positive energy, respect and teamwork, absolute integrity.