Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Automation

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager, where you’ll drive automation strategy, lead a skilled team, and work on innovative projects that shape the future of manufacturing. Enjoy a collaborative working environment focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement while making a measurable impact on efficiency and productivity.

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

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of programmers, automation technicians, and controls engineers to improve equipment uptime and efficiency.

• Mentor and guide project priorities, ensuring structured problem-solving and sustainable process enhancements.

• Lead complex automation projects, including custom equipment builds and upgrades for manufacturing systems.

• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment with open communication and rapid problem resolution.

• Champion data-driven decision-making through sophisticated data acquisition tools.

• Ensure a culture of safety and implement risk management tools and ergonomic procedures.

• Drive DFM and DFMEA/PFMEA activities for robust design and manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with external vendors for equipment integration and testing.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field.

• Progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with strong understanding of automation systems—including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and integration of automated equipment. 10+ years is ideal.

• Previous people management experience, including an ability to lead and guide engineering and technical teams.

• Experience leading projects in multi-functional environments.

• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally, for capital equipment projects.

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.