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.

At nVent, 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. It is designed to engage students in the entire software development process.

Program Eligibility:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering, software engineering or computer science focus preferred.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited college or university and must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout rotations.

• This is a full-time program offering 40 hours of work per week in our Solon, Ohio manufacturing facility.

• Relocation and housing support is available for eligible candidates

• Interns receive paid time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays

• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequentinternship or full-time offer of employment with nVent 

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

• 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

Software Engineering Rotations

Software Engineering: Quality assurance co-op to help with automated and manual testing of customer facing engineering tools featured on our website, configure-price-quote tools, and internal design software. Student responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the launch of nVent digital tools and web-based software.

• Develop software test plans and verification procedures.

• Develop automated tests as part of larger regression suites.

• Perform manual testing to uncover issues not covered by automation.

• Assist with usability testing to validate and improve UI/UX design .

• Prioritize, coordinate, and execute software quality testing activities.

• Log discovered defects with clear documentation within our defect tracking tool (Jira).

• Help software engineers reproduce and troubleshoot issues.

• Solid programming background with familiarity with Python, Javascript, and/or Apex programming language.

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

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.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.