Associate R&D Lab Technician

Job description

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. If you enjoy hands‑on lab work and like being trusted to think, adapt, and solve problems, this role is for you. As an Associate R&D Lab Technician, you’ll support prototype and pre‑production testing while interacting directly with engineers on new and evolving product builds. This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills in a fast‑paced R&D lab supporting advanced data center cooling and enclosure solutions. ** This is an hourly position and you will work on-site 5 days/week in Anoka, MN. Core hours are from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. ** WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Set up and complete prototype, pre‑production, and agency testing in nVent’s R&D lab across enclosures, cooling, and high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) product areas. Partner closely with engineers to understand test intent, adapt test setups, and support evolving test plans and procedures. Build, modify, and operate test fixtures, lab equipment, and prototypes to support...