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.

If you enjoy building electrical systems and working hands-on with new technology, this role is for you. As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you'll work alongside engineers to build prototype electrical systems, support testing activities, and help bring new products from concept to reality. This is an opportunity to expand your technical skills while supporting innovative cooling and enclosure solutions.

** This is a full time, hourly position and you will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN, with core hours being from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Build prototype wire harnesses from engineering documentation, including wire cutting, termination, connector installation, and light soldering activities.
• Assemble and install electrical systems and components used in prototype and pre-production product builds.
• Partner closely with engineers to diagnose wiring, connection, and component-related issues during product development.
• Perform hands-on electrical testing and diagnostics using multimeters, continuity testers, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Manage inventory of prototype electrical components and materials to ensure engineers have the parts needed to support development programs.
• Support implementation of 5S and Kanban initiatives to improve organization, material availability, and overall readiness of the electrical engineering workspace.

YOU HAVE:

• Associate degree, technical diploma, trade school training, or equivalent experience in electrical technology, electronics, mechatronics, industrial electricity, or a related field.
• Experience building, assembling, modifying, or testing wire harnesses, electrical systems, control panels, or related assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and engineering prints.
• Understanding of basic electrical theory including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and circuit operation.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment and basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving and supporting engineering projects.

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.