Pool Lab Tech III- Sanford, NC

Pentair; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Pool Lab Technician III in Sanford, NC to join a collaborative technical team. You will develop test methods, set up, and conduct performance tests for pool and lab systems, collaborating with engineers to diagnose failures and improve processes.

You will fabricate fixtures, maintain lab equipment, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Travel is limited, with a focus on precise, high-quality testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in a lab environment.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to mentor others in technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize advanced testing solutions for mechanical, electrical, and electronic pool and lab systems.
• Assist engineers in diagnosing system and component failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Evaluate and propose improvements for lab testing processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Fabricate advanced test fixtures and tools for prototype and production testing.
• Independently maintain lab facilities and equipment, including calibration per standards.
• Mentor and guide less experienced technicians on troubleshooting and setup.
• Drive automation, data collection, and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Stay current with regulatory standards and ensure safety compliance.
• Provide Quality support by addressing daily quality issues with engineers and production.

Skills

Product testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Environmental stress testing

Data analysis

Lab equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Data acquisition systems

Cutting tools

Precision assembly

Calibration instruments

Multimeters and test meters

Job description

Pool Lab Technician III- Sanford, NC

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.

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 Pool Lab Technician III in Sanford, NC. You will work with our technical team to develop test methods, set up, and conduct new product performance tests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced testing solutions for mechanical, electrical, and electronic pool, filtration, heating, sanitizing, and automation systems using precision instrumentation and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Assist engineers in diagnosing system and / or component failures, performing root cause analysis with tools such as multimeters, amp meters, flow meters, pressure gages and data acquisition systems.
• Evaluate and propose improvements for lab testing processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Fabricate advanced test fixtures and tools potentially using cutting tools, PVC gluing, and precision assembly techniques to support prototype and production testing.
• Independently maintain lab facilities and equipment, including calibration of instruments per industry standards and ensuring accurate documentation to compliance standards / requirements
• Mentor and guide less experienced technicians on technical troubleshooting and equipment setup
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing automation, data collection, and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Stay current with changing regulatory and technical requirements as new standards and technology evolves & ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Provide support by assisting or acting as Quality Technician to include duties such as troubleshooting daily quality issues in collaboration with Quality Engineers and production teams within an assigned manufacturing area.

Qualifications

• Proficient in product testing and troubleshooting, including electrical, mechanical, and environmental stress testing.
• Hands-on experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and data acquisition systems in a lab environment.
• Proven ability to fabricate and assemble custom test fixtures, including proficiency with cutting tools and precision assembly techniques.
• Advanced instrumentation skills, with hands-on experience with pressure gages, temperature gages, flow meters, signal generators, thermal chambers, electric motors, relays capacitors and vibration test systems.
• Experience implementing process improvements, such as automation and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Demonstrate leadership and mentoring abilities to the above duties and responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applying failure analysis tools to determine root cause
• Effective communication and documentation skills, including technical reports and test plans.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, managing and reporting on multiple test programs simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and independently on technical tasks.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including industry test standards and safety compliance standards.

Years Of Experience And Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a lab environment.

Travel

Less than 10%

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts on the lab floor, may need to work in an environment where the noise level could be moderate to very loud.
• Portion of job will be outdoors during both summer and winter months ranging different hours of the day.

Shift Hours

7:00 a.m.-to 4:00 pm/ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (must be flexible)

Compensation

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated hourly base pay range is $28.00-$30.00 per hour DOE. 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.

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.

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.