• Own the strategy, design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines applying the appropriate technology to complex and new products
• Use strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills, and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines and inter-dependent automation systems
• Lead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methods
• Lead, drive and scale automation projects across multiple sites globally
• Research new manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation and new technology into nVent manufacturing including vision systems and machine learning technology.
• Participate on multi-functional teams and engage global leaders in the company to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future products
• Continuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for safety, quality and efficiency including use of data analytics.
• Assure the quality of manufactured goods through the implementation of in-process inspections and meticulous statistical process controls.
• Lead pilot automation projects that turn into company standards and preferred supplier selections.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or other related technical degree required.
• 12+ years of experience developing factory automation systems and experience working globally to scale them across a growing enterprise is preferred.
• Experience leading or mentoring people preferred. Role will start as individual contributor but has potential for growth and will require strong influencing of others.
• Experience developing multi-year, multi-site and/or significant growth strategies.
• Ability to think differently about processes, influence, push the envelope, and benchmark what great looks like.
• Experience educating non-technical leaders on what is possible through automated solutions.
• Hands-on experience developing custom automated solutions and/or robotic systems (ABB or Fanuc preferred).
• Familiarity with control systems, PLC’s (Siemens or Allen Bradley preferred) and control components., ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Assembly Line, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation System Development, Automation Systems, Benchmarking, Commissioning, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Diversity, Electricity, Leadership, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mentoring, Non-Profit Funding, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Requirements, Statistical Process Control, Stock Purchase Plans, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Selection

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:

$105,000.00 - $195,000.00

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.

LI-Hybrid

• 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