Lab Intern

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.

Lab Internship

nVent’s Lab Internship will provide the opportunity to support R & D Lab technician team in the administration of product performance tests, agency approval tests, development tests, and assembly of prototype products while gaining exposure and valuable development experiences within a global manufacturing organization.

In This Position, You Will Get To

• Develop technical knowledge of nVent product construction and assembly
• Perform product performance testing
• Update standard work documentation as needed
• Develop an understanding of agency performance testing such as UL, CSA, NEMA and IEC
• Work with the internal partners to modify and expand test plans and procedures
• Generate written reports of test results in an accurate, concise manner, drawing sound conclusions and observations
• Set up and operate lab equipment
• Design and build equipment and fixtures to conduct testing
• Support and participate new product development Lean activities (i.e. DFMEA-Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Reviews, 3P Conceptual Design event)
• Assist engineers with design and development of test machinery and equipment as required
• Provide testing and engineering support for Engineered Solution and Value Engineering projects
  
  

Internship Details

• Interns are paid hourly for time worked
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent
• The Lab Internship is based out of our facility in Anoka, MN.
  
  

What You Will Experience In This Position

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.  

• Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
• Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity. 
• Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.
  
  

You Have

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a 2 year technical degree in Engineering related fields
• Ability to complete a 10-week Full-Time Summer internship from May/June-August 2025 in Anoka, MN
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change
• Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience
  
  

Intern Pay

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

$18.00 - $25.00 Per Hour

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
  
  

Benefit Overview

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