Pool Lab Tech III- Sanford, NC

Pentair•Sanford, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pentair is hiring a Pool Lab Technician III in Sanford, North Carolina, to work with its technical team to develop test methods, set up tests, and conduct new-product performance testing. The role supports mechanical, electrical, electronic, filtration, heating, sanitizing, and automation systems for pool products. It also provides technical support to engineering and quality teams, maintains lab facilities and equipment, and helps ensure testing and work practices meet safety, regulatory, and industry requirements. The technician may assist or act as a Quality Technician, collaborating with Quality Engineers and production teams to troubleshoot daily quality issues in an assigned manufacturing area. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, guide less experienced technicians, and manage multiple test programs. The job is based in Sanford, NC, with less than 10% travel. Work includes both indoor and outdoor conditions, with outdoor duties in summer and winter at varying times of day. The scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and flexibility is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
Proficiency in product testing and troubleshooting, including electrical, mechanical, and environmental stress testing.
Hands-on experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and data acquisition systems in a laboratory environment.
Ability to fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures, including use of cutting tools and precision assembly techniques.
Advanced instrumentation experience, including pressure gages, temperature gages, flow meters, signal generators, thermal chambers, electric motors, relays, capacitors, and vibration test systems.
Experience implementing process improvements such as automation and preventative maintenance strategies.
Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of failure analysis tools to determine root cause.
Effective communication and documentation skills, including technical reports and test plans.
Organizational and project management skills to manage and report on multiple test programs simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and independently on technical tasks.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry test standards, and safety compliance standards.
Flexibility to work the stated schedule of 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ability to travel less than 10%.

Responsibilities

Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced testing solutions for pool, filtration, heating, sanitizing, and automation systems using precision instrumentation and automated test equipment.
Assist engineers in diagnosing system or component failures and conducting root cause analysis.
Evaluate and propose improvements to lab testing processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Fabricate advanced test fixtures and tools to support prototype and production testing, potentially using cutting tools, PVC gluing, and precision assembly techniques.
Maintain lab facilities and equipment independently, including calibrating instruments and keeping documentation aligned with compliance requirements.
Mentor and guide less experienced technicians in technical troubleshooting and equipment setup.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, data collection, and preventative maintenance, to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
Keep current with changing regulatory and technical requirements and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Assist or act as a Quality Technician by troubleshooting daily quality issues with Quality Engineers and production teams in an assigned manufacturing area.
Manage and report on multiple test programs simultaneously.