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.

Early Careers at nVent

Innovation, inclusion, and growth.

Your future is bright at nVent, where your ambition meets our vision for a sustainable and electrified world. At nVent, we empower you to innovate, welcome you to bring your true self to work, and cultivate bold ideas that fuel both your personal and professional growth. Immerse yourself in a culture of positive energy, unwavering integrity, and respect—a perfect catalyst for launching a purposeful and vibrant career. Dare to dream big, anticipate continuous development, and connect with our dynamic, global community. Your unique skills and talents are key to making impactful strides in today's electrified world!

Program Overview:

The EFS Engineering Co-op Program is a structured experiential learning program that gives students the opportunity to couple their academic knowledge with practical situations in the work place, and simultaneously allows nVent to evaluate students as potential direct-hire talent. The Program is rotational between various departments, including Product Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Labs and Compliance, and Digital Media Development. It is designed to engage students in the entire engineering process from development, through testing and applications, and to production.

Program Eligibility:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, with an electrical engineering focus preferred
Must be available for a 40 hour work week throughout the co-op experience
Co-ops are paid hourly for time worked
Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates
Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent
Location: This co-op opportunity is based out of Solon, Ohio

We value the opportunity to develop students' knowledge of our business, and offer the following benefits to our co-ops:

Paid co-op positions in a world-class design, testing, and manufacturing environment
Hands-on experiences in engineering and manufacturing, with integration into existing engineering teams and assignments under experienced, like-degreed mentors
Opportunities to work alongside company and industry leaders possessing top educational and career credentials, as well as diverse backgrounds and experiences
Rotation between several engineering departments and nVent EFS manufacturing facilities to experience the entire engineering process from development to production
Interaction and collaboration with global teams
Development and improvement of critical interpersonal skills, including global communication exposure, etiquette, and presentation skills
Opportunity to practice classroom theories, and use experiences gained in the work environment to inform class choices and career goals
Dedicated management team for the program, with company representatives who balance co-op placements and business needs with student development, while providing support to students through their first professional career experiences

Engineering Co-op Rotation Opportunities

** Depending on the degree and/or desired career path, students will be placed into some combination of the below rotations.**

Applications Engineering: Co-ops work within a team of engineers who design and implement new products within existing product lines. Responsibilities may include:

Performing engineering calculations to analyze product designs for functionality and specification accuracy
Assisting with resolution of technical issues related to product design, system design, and compliance with industry standards
Participating in site visits and working with end-user customers
Active participation and presentation in design review meetings
Use 2D and 3D modeling software to create and maintain engineering documentation.

New Product Development: Students gain exposure to new product design by participating in the conceptualization and development of innovative new products or modifications to existing products. Students will learn the art of balancing engineering design, functional requirements, customer needs, and aesthetic appeal. Responsibilities may include:

Fabricating and evaluating product concepts
Assisting in creation of detailed drawings, 3D models, schematics, specifications, installation instructions, assembly prints, and test reports
Utilizing analytical tools including Finite Element Analysis (ABAQUS) and Matlab
Participating in site and supplier visits
Active participation and presentation in design review meetings

Manufacturing Engineering: Co-ops work in one of our two Solon manufacturing facilities gaining direct exposure to the day-to-day operations of the plant. Responsibilities may include:

Routing and BOM changes for products which are being manufactured on site
Assisting with capital equipment purchases, maintenance improvements, and tooling improvements.
Process improvements projects including tooling design, working with outside vendors, assisting personnel on the manufacturing floor, and conducting time studies geared towards improving cost, efficiency, and safety.
Exposure to the Quality department, including correcting and updating technical information on product drawings, designing gauges to be used for inspection and testing of product, and updating or creating documentation used for collection of inspection data.
nVent operates its production facilities under Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. As part of their manufacturing experience, co-ops will be immersed in Lean Manufacturing processes, improvements, events, evaluations, and projects. These include Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S events, TPM implementation, SMED Projects for set-up reduction, and CCF & MMF events.

Labs and Compliance: Co-ops build and support test programs for EFS products. Students gain exposure to :

Developing test plans to verify product design intent
Support efforts to ensure product compliance with codes and standards
Procuring and assembling materials, and conducting validation testing
Design and improve test fixturing
Hands on experience using various prototyping equipment (3D prints, CNC, Laser cutter, etc.)

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

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.