After School Labview Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

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.

Join a growing R&D test lab where your technical expertise and leadership will make an immediate impact. In this role, you'll work handson with sophisticated test systems, support and coach laboratory technicians, and collaborate closely with engineering teams on product testing and validation. You'll also help shape the future of the lab through equipment upgrades, process improvements, and expansion initiatives.

** You will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Support and mentor laboratory technicians by providing hands-on technical guidance, problem-solving support, and training to improve testing efficiency and capability.
• Lead and support lab expansion initiatives, including equipment sourcing, installation, calibration, maintenance programs, and coordination with facilities and external partners.
• Develop, modify, and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and SOPs in alignment with applicable engineering and testing standards.
• Partner closely with internal engineering teams (NPI and R&D), agency approvals, and third-party labs to plan and complete product testing prior to production release.
• Solve sophisticated product, instrumentation, and test equipment issues, with a focus on safety, performance, and reliability.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance of test data within a third-party accredited (ISO 17025) laboratory environment.
• Identify and lead improvements to lab processes, equipment utilization, and test management systems to increase capacity, reduce risk, and control costs.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent hands-on lab engineering experience supporting R&D or NPI environments.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred, with strong mechanical and electrical competence and a hands-on approach to testing and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and support laboratory technicians, helping them work through sophisticated test setups, equipment issues, and/or data interpretation.
• Strong proficiency in resolving issues related to instrumentation, electronic controls, and/or complex test systems; experience with PLCs, PID controls, or similar systems preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems; familiarity with ISO 17025 accredited lab environments, test documentation, and calibration requirements preferred.
• Experience developing and following test procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), wiring diagrams, and/or troubleshooting documentation; proficiency with test systems software (e.g., LabVIEW), data analysis, and/or equipment calibration preferred.
• 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 obtain within 3 months of start date (company paid).

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.