Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will use hand and power tools to assemble all components of pumps per bill of material, test the assembly to documented specifications and properly package the product. 

You will:

Set up and perform tests and prototypes without supervision.Confers with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests.Performs testing of various fluid delivery assembliesExecutes simple fabrication of parts for test apparatus.Examines parts for conformance with dimensional specifications or work with Q A. to perform function.Coordinates and participates in installing unit or system to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.Activates controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subject test item to successive steps in test cycle.Maintain, troubleshoot and command several custom computer programs for test equipmentMonitor tests and test controls and instruments.Records test data manually, with Data Acquisition, or by specific software manipulation analysis  equipment for engineer's use.Perform maintenance, failure diagnosis, and troubleshooting of test fixtures and of items being tested.Compose and properly file test reports upon completion of tests.

Key Qualifications: 

Fluid Power (Hydraulics) associate’s degree (A.A.S.) from a technical school, and no related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Mechanically inclinedTraining or experience with pumps, hydraulics, data acquisition or data loggers.Experience with PLC systemsMust be proficient in Word and Excel software.Experience of injection molding, metal cutting and assembly processesExperience with nozzle testing and analysis

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $38.00 to $40.00/hr. DOE. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:

Paid holidaysPaid vacationPaid sick timeMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employmentHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveCaregiver leavePrescription drug insuranceTuition reimbursement

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.