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.
Sr. Design Engineer – Networking Racks (R&D)
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.
What YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
In this position, you will be:
- Support/Own design activities for networking racks, including structural, thermal, and cable management aspects.
- Work on prototyping activities and coordinate testing for structural integrity, airflow, and thermal performance.
- Represent in design reviews and implement feedback for continuous improvement
- Generate alternate rack mounting solutions and Design optimization to ensure that the designed racks meet the global standards such as UL/IEC/ISO
- Gain an understanding of the competitor products to benchmark, analyze and understand the current product gaps and introduce the solutions to overcome these in current or New products as needed
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain engineers to simplify designs and improve manufacturability.
- Specify purchased part requirements and work with Supply team to source parts for use in designs.
- Work with multi-functional teams to help launch standard and customized products by taking market specifications from design to prototype to production.
- Collaborate with Engineering/Project Leaders on tasks scope, time lines and ensure the project deliverables.
- Design test specifications and protocols, coordinate testing in our world class laboratory facility and help review test reports for the completion and accuracy of information.
- Direct outside test activities such as regulatory or other third party testing.
- Work with outside vendors and help develop design solutions and related technologies
- Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
- Exp:4 to 8years of work experience with Racks/Enclosure/Cabinets/Sheet Metal Manufacturing industry
- Competent knowledge of Enclosures, Cabinets Racks & Sub-racks in terms of construction, applicable standards and field of application
- Understanding of 19” server design and applicable standards
- Knowledge of Racks or sheet metal structure for cooling products like Rear door coolers/In row coolers /CDU’s
- Deeper understanding of sheet metal manufacturing limitations, tooling requirements and associated sheet metal manufacturing processes like punching, bending, Welding and Powder coating.
- Strong knowledge of hardware and accessories data that are used in Racks/Enclosures
- Capability to build custom sheet metal parts to assemble/support the components/accessories associated with racks
- Ability to work closely with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate components seamlessly.
- Knowledge of varieties of racks used in Networking and Data Center/General electronic will be an added advantage
- Partner with sourcing and suppliers for cost-effective and high-quality solutions.
- Drive innovation in rack architecture for scalability, modularity, and ease of deployment.
- Knowledge of compliance with industry standards (ISO, IEC, UL) and customer specifications.
- Knowledge of Electrical/electronic components and assemblies with understanding of layout/cable routing is an added advantage
- DFM & A is a must to have to ensure the manufacturability of the products intended to design
- Experience in design and failure analysis tools such as DFMEA, 8D/RCCM etc.
- Ability to design components and assemblies using 3D CAD systems (i.e. SolidWorks) and knowledge of Enovia will be a plus
- Experience in NPI Stage Gate processes
- A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
- We are a $3 billion, high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000 plus people, across more than 80 global locations
- We have a robust portfolio of product brands dating back more than 100 years and including: nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER
- 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
WE HAVE:
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.