Co-Op Engineer

nVent
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Mississippi, Richland
Oct 14, 2025
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. The Electrical Products Group was recently purchased from Avail Infrastructure Solutions by nVent Electric plc ("nVent") and consists of three business units, Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems and Bus Systems. As a part of nVent, theElectrical Products Group is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, designed to help ensure safe and reliable electrical operations primarily in the infrastructure vertical, including power utilities and data centers. Our co-op students are involved in designing, manufacturing, trouble-shooting, and optimizing high-amperage (up to 28kA) power distribution systems used in power plants and industrial facilities around the world. You'll enjoy applying what you've learned in engineering courses such as Modeling in Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Circuits, and others. Assignments may include: -Generating product designs using AutoCAD and 3-D modeling software -Conducting heat transfer studies using FEA heat transfer analysis software -Product research and development -Manufacturing process improvement -Product design improvements -Product performance testing -Lean manufacturing implementation -Design and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment -Business process optimization To qualify, you will: -Be a student currently pursuing a bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering/technology -Be at the sophomore, junior, or senior level and have a GPA of at least 2.8 -Be approved to participate in their university's cooperative education program -Be willing to work 3 rotating semesters at our site in Richland, MS 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 Benefit Overview Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions, a bonus incentive plan, paid time off (vacation and personal) and work-life balance.