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 utilize Continuous Improvement experience to evaluate, define and optimize manufacturing processes and systems through automation to improve: safety, quality, OEE, production rates/efficiencies, yields, costs, changeovers, and process capability. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:** + Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing production lines utilizing the appropriate technology. + Utilize strong electrical and mechanical machine design skills and develop technical requirements and specifications for outside vendors to bid and construct custom machines. + Lead vendor selection and facilitate the implementation of new automation systems and manufacturing methods. + Research manufacturing methods and trends to bring innovation andnew technology into the nVent Solon Campus. + Utilize strong electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot and support existing automation assets on the plant floor. + Participate on cross functional teams to ensure the design for manufacturability of our current and future products. + Continuously improve our factory automation systems and optimize them for cost and throughput. **YOU HAVE** : + Academic background in BSME, BSEE or equivalent degree in manufacturing technology is a must + Ideally 3 + years’ experience supporting factory automation systems + Hands-on experience developing custom automated systems + Familiarity with control systems, PLC's and control components **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 **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. At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.