Associate R&D Engineering Lab Technician

About the role

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 hands‑on lab work and like being trusted to think, adapt, and solve problems, this role is for you. As an Associate R&D Engineering Lab Technician, you'll support prototype and pre‑production testing while interacting directly with engineers on new and evolving product builds. This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills in a dynamic R&D lab supporting advanced data center cooling and enclosure solutions. ** This is an hourly position and you will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. You will work 40 hours/week with core hours being from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. ** WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Set up and complete prototype, pre‑production, and agency testing in nVent's R&D lab across enclosures, cooling, and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) product areas. Partner closely with engineers to understand test intent, adapt test setups, and support evolving test plans and procedures. Build, modify, and operate test fixtures, lab equipment, and prototypes to support new product development and validation testing. Collect accurate test results, record measurements and observations, and prepare clear, well‑organized technical reports with observations and supporting data. Identify, analyze, and address test setups, equipment issues, and product behavior-applying mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge. Support lab organization, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement efforts to increase lab efficiency and throughput. Contribute to design, value engineering, and new product introduction (NPI) activities by providing hands‑on lab and testing support. YOU HAVE: Associate degree or equivalent technical training in electrical, electronics, HVAC, refrigeration, or a related field OR 2 years of experience working in an engineering, R&D, or test lab required. Strong mechanical and/or electrical proficiency, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve test setup, instrumentation, equipment, and product behavior beyond provided procedures. Ability to document and communicate test results through clear, accurate technical reports, data collection, and test documentation using standard computer tools (e.g., Microsoft Office). Comfortable using common lab instrumentation and measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, pressure/force gauges, voltage meters) and software for data logging or test station operation. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. and stand or sit for extended periods during testing activities. EPA 608 certification required, or willingness to acquire within 3 months of start date (company paid). 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: $20.38 - $37.84 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. 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 t