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.
Proposed Role: Senior R&D Engineer
Total Exp: 8 ~ 12 Yrs
Job Description:
1. Design and develop scalable, modular, and optimized Test Automation Architectures tailored for embedded systems in industrial cooling and power distribution domains.
2. Define automation standards, patterns, reusable test components, and framework guidelines.
3. Lead end‑to‑end design of automated test suites
4. Ensure comprehensive test coverage across integration, system, regression, and environmental testing.
5. Define and monitor quality KPIs including: Defect detection efficiency, Automation execution coverage, Protocol timing/throughput metrics, Framework reliability and maintainability
6. Continuously optimize execution time, test reliability, and CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test suites.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
8-12 years of experience in Embedded Software Testing, including hands-on automation.
Strong expertise in:
Python (framework development), Robot Framework, Selenium for Web UI automation
Deep understanding of:
BSP, bootloaders, kernel-level behavior
Low-level firmware/driver interactions
Embedded protocols (Modbus, CAN, RS485, etc.)
Experience with hardware tools & debugging instruments.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Leadership Skills
Ability to drive technical strategy and automation engineering vision.
Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.
ISTQB Certification (optional but beneficial).
Working knowledge of C/C++ for firmware comprehension.
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
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.