Sr. Automation Engineer

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.

In this position, you will get to apply manufacturing automation leadership experience to evaluate, define and optimize manufacturing processes and systems to improve: safety, quality, OEE, production rates/efficiencies, yields, costs, changeovers, and process capability.

This person must be able to sit onsite at our Anoka, Romania or Reynosa facilities.

What You Will Experience In This Position

Own the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines applying the appropriate technologyUse strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills, and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machinesLead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methodsResearch new manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation into new technology into nVent manufacturing including vision systems and machine learning technology.Develop tooling and fixtures, and concept prototype assembly machines that result in a complete production automation systemParticipate on multi-functional teams and engage global leaders in the company to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future productsContinuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for cost and efficiencyAssure the quality of manufactured goods through the implementation of in process inspections and meticulous statistical process controls

You Have

Academic background in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSME BSEE) is a mustIdeally 10 plus years’ experience developing factory automation systems and experience working globally to scale them across an enterprise.Ability to think differently about processes, influence, push the envelope, benchmark what great looks like, and execute projects.Experience educating non-technical leaders on what is possible through automated solutionsHands-on experience developing custom automated systems

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 dayAt nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We’re a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough 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 & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employees

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.

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