Nvent
Electrical Solutions
MaintenanceEngineer–R&DTestLab
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“Maintenance Engineer – R&D Test Lab at Nvent. Skills: Test lab infrastructure, Maintenance programs, LabVIEW integration, Thermal systems. Own maintenance of R&D test lab equipment. Develop preventive maintenance programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimize unplanned downtime; Improve equipment availability; Ensure test systems support validation
Industry & Context.
Diagnostic skills; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Lift up to 50 lbs, Stand for extended periods, Sit for extended periods
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years hands-on experience, Background with industrial refrigeration, Solid understanding of electrical systems, EPA 608 certification required
Nice to Have
Mechanical or Electrical preferred, Experience implementing controls software, Experience integrating controls software, Experience supporting controls software, Experience with LabVIEW-based test environments, Willingness to acquire EPA 608 certification
What You'll Do.
Own maintenance of R&D test lab equipment
Develop preventive maintenance programs
Implement preventive maintenance programs
Sustain preventive maintenance programs
Develop predictive maintenance programs
Implement predictive maintenance programs
Sustain predictive maintenance programs
Lead calibration planning
Plan maintenance projects
Coordinate maintenance projects
Implement maintenance projects
Coordinate repair projects
Implement repair projects
Plan upgrade projects
Coordinate upgrade projects
Implement upgrade projects
Plan installation projects
Coordinate installation projects
Implement installation projects
Plan commissioning projects
Coordinate commissioning projects
Implement commissioning projects
Support test execution
Provide engineering input
Implement LabVIEW software
Integrate LabVIEW software
Support LabVIEW software
Implement data acquisition systems
Integrate data acquisition systems
Support data acquisition systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with R&D engineers
Communication Scope
Engineering input
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project coordination, Project implementation
Full Job Description
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. We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure that supports R&D testing, spanning existing lab equipment and new large‑scale thermal and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) test infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening lab reliability and ensuring test systems can support sophisticated engineering validation work. **** This is a salaried, direct-hire position. You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Core hours are from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. **** **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:** * Own the maintenance, reliability, and long‑term readiness of R&D engineering test lab equipment, including thermal, pressure, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical systems. * Develop, implement, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability. * Lead calibration planning, execution, and documentation for lab equipment, ensuring traceability to NIST standards in support of ISO 17025 and UL certification requirements. * Plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance, repair, upgrade, installation, and commissioning projects for existing test assets and new test facilities coming online. * Solve complex issues involving industrial refrigeration systems, controls, sensors, electrical power, and mechanical components. * Partner with R&D engineers to support test execution and provide engineering input on test cell layout, equipment design, and lab infrastructure. * Implement, integrate, and support controls, LabVIEW‑based test software, and data acquisition systems used to operate, monitor, and calibrate lab equipment. **YOU HAVE:** * A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field
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