Process Engineer - Coatings & Sealants

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.

Join nVent as a Process Engineer and bring a scientific lens to our coatings and sealing operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You'll lead improvements across powder coating systems and Foam-in-Place (FIP) processes, optimizing pretreat, application, and curing stages to boost quality, efficiency, and sustainability. From troubleshooting defects to reducing powder waste and cure times, you'll apply engineering expertise to modernize equipment and elevate our finishing capabilities - all while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers to deliver reliable, bestinclass finishes.

** This role will work onsite, 5 days/week, in Anoka, MN. **

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Optimize Production Systems: Support manual, semi-automated, and automated processes by collaborating with operators, team leaders, and value stream managers to improve layouts, material flow, and line balancing.

• Lead Coatings & Foam Projects: Own projects for Powder Coat Paint systems and Foam-in-Place (FIP) technology, driving improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality.

• Champion Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean principles and lead Kaizen events to reduce waste, enhance safety, and improve delivery performance.

• Lead Capital Projects: Submit capital equipment (CapEx) requests, coordinate integration of new equipment, and ensure seamless execution.

• Troubleshoot & Innovate: Quickly resolve paint adhesion, curing, and application issues while exploring new methods to elevate our processes.

• Communicate Impact: Present updates and results to leadership and multi-functional teams.

YOU HAVE:

• Education: Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Polymers & Coatings, Chemicals, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on exposure to chemical applications, coatings, FIP/polyurethane foam, or materials processing preferred.

• Technical Knowledge: Solid foundation in chemistry, coatings, and materials science. Working knowledge of pretreatment (zirconium/iron/zinc phosphate), RO water systems, booths/ovens/conveyors, and powder reclaim/transfer efficiency preferred.

• Tools & Tech: Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP systems (such as JD Edwards), Product Lifecycle Management software (PLM, such as Enovia), and/or project management tools like Smartsheet.

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

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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.