Job Description:

Pentair has a job opportunity for you!

Join us as a Lab Technician at our New Brighton, MN facility.

You will prepare specifications for apparatus and control instrumentation used to test experimental or prototype pumps, nozzles, and agricultural solution assemblies.  The goal is to conducts tests and records results.  There will be some design of stands and other equipment involved.

What’s in it for you?

The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is: $38.00 - $43.00. 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 determined by considering demonstrable level of experience, skills, knowledge, and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.11 paid holidays each year2 weeks of paid vacation to start (accrued weekly), and prorated based on hire date1 week of sick time (after 90 days)Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceUp to 5% 401K match starting day one of employmentTuition reimbursement to support your education goals

More details about the opportunity:

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.

Position hours/shift:

8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (onsite, flexible hours)

Requirements:

Fluid Power (Hydraulics) Associates’ 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

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

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. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

Ensuring leadership involvement and ownershipAttracting and retaining diverse talent at all levelsFostering a globally aware, inclusive cultureEnsuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory