Product Development Engineer/Lab Technician

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to create a better world through smart, sustainable water solutions.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Product Development Engineer/Lab Technician in Apex, NC, within our Pool segment. You will independently develop and document test procedures based on leadership input. Represent the lab in technical discussions and provide strategic direction and implementation of lab testing for an extensive range of new product types and major product improvements. You will be part of the new product development team and work closely with cross-functional partners including product management, operations, marketing, sales, and our field testing and service teams.

Responsibilities

• Source equipment and materials to create and build a physical environment to test new products for our Pool division
• Represent the lab in technical discussions and lead testing on new engineering projects
• Drive efficiency improvements and cost-effectiveness
• Research, source, and train on new lab testing equipment and stay abreast of technological advancements and regulatory changes
• Lead and mentor a team of technicians
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Develop and implement advanced testing methodologies
• Articulate data from testing and build out reports
• Build testers from scratch (designing, assembling, and making it run)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: 2-year degree from a college or tech school in engineering technology or programming
• Must have Python Programming experience or PLC programming experience
• CAD or Solidworks experience highly desired
• Must have 8+ years of experience building automated test stands from scratch
• Expertise in electronic testing and troubleshooting and must be able to build out data from PLCs and sensors
• Proven ability to drive innovation and efficiency and experience in continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective problem-solving abilities in a dynamic product development environment
• Proven project management skills for orchestrating complex testing projects
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Physical Requirements

This role frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, speaking, and hearing, with occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 40 pounds.

Schedule

8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Pay

The hourly pay for this role is $33.00+/hour, depending on experience. Opportunity for a rate increase after proficiency in certain skills and completion of training.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement