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.

This position is designed for an individual who not only thrives in technical design and implementation but also excels as a problem solver. Whether addressing customer challenges, gaps in the product portfolio, or internal design and production issues, this role requires proactive identification of problems and creative solutions!

The Product Solutions Architect - Mechanical is a critical link between customer requirements, engineering innovation, and product delivery. This role ensures our data center liquid cooling products meet industry standards and customer expectations. This position leads mechanical R&D activities, develops new prototypes, and addresses design challenges to improve our ability to provide high-performing solutions that align with our mission.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop and prototype new systems and sub-systems with a strong focus on modular design and manufacturing methods, including sheet metal design, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.

• Perform initial product designs that seamlessly integrate into data center environments, addressing customer needs and aligning with industry standards.

• Serve as the go-to expert for mechanical product development, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver innovative and practical solutions.

• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, technical proposals, and design presentations using tools like AutoCAD. Generate bills of materials and technical specifications for proposed designs.

• Provide technical advice on product application and selection, offering engineering insights and ensuring optimal solutions for data center installations.

• Address customer issues, identify product portfolio gaps, and resolve design or production challenges with a proactive, analytical approach.

• Stay informed of industry trends, market needs, and competitor activities to enhance product offerings and drive innovation in data center cooling and mechanical systems.

• Lead sophisticated projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless implementation and fostering strong customer relationships.

• Maintain and update engineering resources, including drawings, catalogs, and technical references, while pursuing ongoing professional development and best practices.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Ideally 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on data center infrastructure, IT server design, or related technical fields. Expertise in liquid and air cooling, hydraulic systems, power distribution, and energy efficiency is essential.

• Proven experience with data center operations, CRAC units, or liquid cooling systems; experience with AI solution design is a plus.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and MacroFlow for mechanical design and hydraulic simulation is required. Experience with additional tools such as ANSYS, Siemens NX, Simscape Fluids, or FLOW-3D is advantageous.

• CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation skills are helpful but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of advanced design and manufacturing methods, including sheet metal design, high-level control theory, and heat transfer systems.

• Demonstrated ability to prototype technologies rapidly, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Willing to travel up to 30% as required.

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

  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.

  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• 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.

This position is posted in multiple locations and as such, the expected job-based pay scale may vary based on the location per the table below:

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.