Product Engineer

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 Engineer to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will investigate, analyze, and determine solutions, designs, and implement technical changes to existing products to improve design, performance, cost, quality, or manufacturing methods.

This position requires someone to be on-site in Manitowoc, WI, 5 days/week.

You will:

• Work with cross-functional teams to analyze new and existing products, parts, and
  subassemblies to identify opportunities and ideas to reduce total cost while maintaining or
  enhancing customer value.
• Partner with operations, quality, supply, and product design engineering to resolve issues
  related to design, material, or function.
• Actively participate in VAVE initiatives by recommending improvements and monitoring
  implementation of changes. Promote design for manufacturability by working with engineers
  and suppliers to review and modify tolerances/specifications on both new and existing
  designs.
• Translate customer needs into the functionality of our product offering.
• Maintain state-of-the-art technical knowledge in area of specialization to provide leadership to
  the company and the markets served.

Key Qualifications: 

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in an engineering-related field, mechanical
  engineering preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-15% for both domestic and international business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to take a concept to production, on-time, and on-budget.
• A self-starter with ability to drive projects with minimal supervision, use fact-based problem
  solving and decision-making ability, and sound analysis skills and judgment.
• Familiarity working with outside regulatory or certifying agencies (UL, NSF, IEC, etc.) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Intellectual Property law (especially patents/claims/search) is a plus.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

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.