Global Engineering Lab Manager

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.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead nVent’s System Protection global R&D test labs providing performance and certification testing for industrial, commercial and datacenter enclosures and cooling products (liquid & air)

• Manage incoming workload from various stakeholders and ensure prioritization remains in line with the business strategy goals

• Oversee the global expansion of lab testing and certification with consistent processes, tools procedures and capabilities

• Opportunity to modernize lab software and hardware to take advantage of automation, remote access and AI for improved efficiency and data accuracy

• Responsibility to manage global lab staff and ensure efficiency, timeliness and accuracy of all lab testing

• Establish, track and report KPIs for lab projects and staff to drive continuous improvement to ensure the lab satisfies the business needs for testing and third party product certification

• Collaborate with Engineers on building simulation capabilities supported by physical testing

• Lead lab continuous improvement activities using LEAN methodology

• Identify, justify and execute both small and large capital investments to improve testing capability and capacity while improving safety and productivity

• Oversee and maintain of third party lab certifications such as UL’s Data Acceptance Program (DAP) including maintaining compliance to ISO 17025 requirements

• Ensure the lab is neat, organized and visitor ready at all times

• 10% or less travel, some international potential

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred or extensive experience in relevant field

• Ideally 7+ years’ leading and working in a product testing lab environment with experience in building labs preferred.

• Experience with lab automation systems and tools, including robotics and automated testing equipment

• Experience with interpreting and communicating global codes and standards in a lab environment required; experience with UL/IEC 60335-2-40, UL/IEC 62368, UL 50, 50E and 508a is a plus

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java for developing and maintaining automation scripts is a plus

• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) for managing lab data and workflows is a plus

• Familiarity with AI and machine learning algorithms for automating routine and repetitive tasks  and doing data analysis is a plus

• Project management experience is a plus

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 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 such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and 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.