Quality Programmer Engineering Technician

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.

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.

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Use computerized inspection technologies to create part patterns and related programs for automated inspection equipment, such as CMM or 3D Scanning.
• Perform process validations and inspections of purchased and manufactured products.
• Partner with coworkers to identify and correct issues related to inspection equipment programs.
• Work with and provide technical assistance and training to coworkers.
• Prepare formal documented Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for supplier, customer and internal use.
• Identify and apply suitable measuring tools and equipment to confirm dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support design, manufacturing, and quality engineering functions through data collection, analysis, product reviews, and process capability assessments.
• Communicate effectively across various departments such as Operations, Supply, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Customer Service, Production Planning, Logistics and suppliers.
• Lead or assist in maintaining the calibration status of inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Support other Value Streams at the Dayton facility with their inspection needs as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

You Have

• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality, Programming or relevant field
• Ability to read blueprints. GD&T knowledge
• Experience with precision measurement tools and techniques.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience using and programming precision inspection equipment, such as CMM or 3D Scanning.
• Intermediate (or better) skill using Inspection software.
• Demonstrated skills in attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) and general digital literacy.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Must be willing to learn new programming software as technology advances and new equipment is acquired.
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
  
  

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

$26.10 - $48.50 Per Hour

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 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.