Product Development/Lab Technician

Pentair•Apex, NC

2d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

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 our 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 help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Product Development/Lab Technician in Apex, NC, within our Pool segment. You will independently develop, and document test procedures based on leadership input. Represent 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 a 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.

Requirements

Python Programming experience or PLC programming experience
8+ years of experience building automated test stands from scratch
Able to build testers from scratch (designing, assembling, and making it run)
Expertise in electronic testing and troubleshooting and must be able to build out data from PLC’s and sensors
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

CAD or SolidWorks experience highly desired
2-year degree from a college or tech school in engineering technology or programming
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

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 training 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.
Stay abreast of technological advancements and regulatory changes.
Articulating data from testing and building out reports