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!
Mechanical Engineering Intern
As an Engineering Intern you will gain exposure in the various aspects of engineering for a global manufacturing company. In addition, you will develop your professional expertise, technical skills, and business acumen by collaborating with experienced nVent engineering professionals and by supporting various initiatives and projects
As a Cooling Engineering Intern you will get to:
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Develop designs and documentation for new and existing products by creating 3D models, drawings, bills of materials (BOM), and other documentation.
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Perform calculations, analyses, and simulations to validate designs, specifications, and predict product performance.
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Work hands-on with cooling equipment such as air conditioners, heat exchangers, and filter fans.
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Plan and direct test activities to qualify and validate products to internal, industry, and regulatory standards.
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Work with designers to ensure designs meet product and customer requirements, are optimized for manufacturability, and incorporate standard processes.
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Support continuation engineering and assist our operations and manufacturing teams with technical guidance on the application of cooling products.
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Direct and assist with the build of components and assemblies for prototypes and pilot builds.
What You Will Experience in this Position
Your experience as a Cooling Engineering Intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.
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Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
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Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.
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Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.
Program Details:
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Interns and Co-ops are paid hourly for time worked.
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Intern Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour
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Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates
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Interns and Co-ops receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
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Interns and Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship/co-op or full-time offer of employment with nVent
Location: The Cooling Engineering Co-op is located in Anoka, Minnesota
YOU HAVE:
Required Qualifications:
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Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or similar from an ABET accredited program - Sophomores and Juniors preferred
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Completed two semesters, including a minimum of one semester in 3D CAD systems (i.e. SolidWorks, Creo).
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Candidates applying for nVent's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications:
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Prior work experience preferred.
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Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
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Knowledge of electrical systems.
WE HAVE:
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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
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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.
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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.
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Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
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We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
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Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
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Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
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Innovative & adaptable
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Dedicated to absolute integrity
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Focused on the customer first
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Respectful and team oriented
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Optimistic and energizing
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Accountable for performance
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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:
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Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
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A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
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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.
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What We Do
nVent is a global leader in enclosures, electric heat-tracing solutions, complete heat-management systems and electrical and fastening solutions. Our products connect and protect our customers’ systems in facilities where the cost of failure is very high. We help customers enhance productivity and reduce their cost of ownership by simplifying installation and minimizing downtime during operation.
Just as every idea begins with a spark, we at nVent view the dawn of every sunrise as a new opportunity to ignite innovation. Our inventive solutions benefit customers around the world every day, keeping lights on, data streaming and trains running on time.
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 enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
We are a $2 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 8,800 people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.
