Senior Pool Lab Technician – Automation & QA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Pool Lab Technician III in Sanford, NC to join our technical team and advance product performance testing for pool and water systems. You will set up advanced tests, troubleshoot equipment, and work with engineers to optimize lab methods and data collection.

You will fabricate fixtures, calibrate instruments, mentor junior technicians, and help drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in product testing and troubleshooting.

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 gauges 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.

Skills

ATE experience

Data acquisition

Test fixture fabrication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Multimeters

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

Temperature gauges

Vibration test systems

Cutting tools

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Pool Lab Technician III in Sanford, NC to join our technical team and advance product performance testing for pool and water systems. You will set up advanced tests, troubleshoot equipment, and work with engineers to optimize lab methods and data collection.

You will fabricate fixtures, calibrate instruments, mentor junior technicians, and help drive continuous improvement while adhering to safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic lab environment.