Mechanical Engineer: Innovative Water Solutions & NPD

Pentair PLC; 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

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.