Mechanical Engineer

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the San Luis Obispo, CA team. You will define specifications, design parts, build and test prototypes, and work with production to implement designs while supporting service teams.

Responsibilities include driving projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and coordinating changes through ECR/ECN. Strong CAD and manufacturing experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5+ years in mechanical engineering, design and analysis in water/food service sectors preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing for mass production (injection molding, casting, extrusion, sheet metal, fabrication).
• Experience with launching with manufacturing and NPD understanding is a plus.
• Ability to perform RCA and corrective actions for field issues.

Responsibilities

• Define specifications, test design ideas, design parts, build and test prototypes.
• Document design and support production and service post-launch.
• Drive design changes through ECR/ECN processes to reduce cycle time.
• Monitor project timelines, ensure objectives are met within schedule.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and customers to solve technical challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Cost reduction

Project coordination

Innovation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description: 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our San Luis Obispo, CA team. ClearWater Tech, a Division of Pentair, is transforming the way the world achieves disinfection by proving that powerful protection and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We empower industries and safeguard communities by turning nature's own molecules into sustainable, eco-friendly solutions. Join our team to cultivate your professional growth while delivering a lasting impact for generations to come.

You will:

• New Product Development: define specifications, test design ideas, design parts (sheet metal, aluminum extrusion, plastic injection, machined, etc.), build prototypes, test prototypes, document design, work with production to implement the design, work with service to support the design.
• Value Add Value Engineer: work with production, service and sales to identify opportunities to adjust the design of a product or the building process of a product to improve reliability and/or reduce cost.
• Manage the 3D CAD System: keep our parts and drawings organized. Work with the engineering manager to go through our Engineering Change Requests and our Engineering Change Orders to reduce the time between a problem being identified, and a solution implemented.
• Driving Projects: monitoring timelines and schedules, ensuring project objectives are defined, making sure project objectives are met in the agreed upon time frame, informing the team if objectives or timeline can be met.
• Offering Creative Solutions: We need someone who can think outside the box and isn't deterred when the first two ideas don't pan out. We need someone with a creative engineering mind that can help our team find creative solutions to solve complex problems. Work with vendors and suppliers, communicate with customers. Able to engage technical issues with a non-technical audience.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, design, and analysis, preferably within a Food service/Water industry.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes, Experience with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor) Experience designing components for mass production including, but not limited to, injection molding, casting, extrusion, sheet metal, or fabrication.
• Experience working with manufacturing to deploy launches, NPD understanding is an added advantage.
• Able to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues, failures, and quality concerns.
• Manage Engineering changes through ECR/ECN Process.
• Able to identify and implement cost reduction (VA/VE) initiatives without compromising value or performance.
• Understanding of Fluid Dynamics and integration of electromechanical and pneumatic components.
• Knowledge of sealing design, actuation mechanisms, and tube fittings.
• Ability to identify root causes of issues (RCA) and bring design and/or process solutions to the table.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $75,000 - $105,000 per year. At ClearWater Tech - Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. ClearWater Tech - 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 and/or long-term incentives.

Benefits:

As a ClearWater Tech - 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.

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. At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.