Manufacturing Engineer

Pentair is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Manitowoc, WI, to lead automation and controls projects. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems to enhance equipment performance, process reliability, and operational efficiency. The engineer will develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Robot, and Vision programs, apply data-driven problem-solving, manage vendors, and provide technical support. They will also drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives, ensuring control systems meet product and engineering standards, and documenting system changes.

Must Have

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept to commissioning
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Robot and Vision programs
• Apply data-driven problem-solving and statistical methods to optimize performance
• Define scopes of work (SOWs), source vendors, and manage contract deliverables
• Provide technical support for plant operations, focusing on control systems and automation reliability
• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve production processes
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure control systems meet product and engineering standards
• Identify and eliminate root causes of recurring downtime related to automation and controls
• Document proposals, validation results, and system changes
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on automation and controls
• Experience in robotics programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming
• Experience with electrical design
• Strong project management skills

Good to Have

• LEAN Manufacturing experience

Perks & Benefits

• Health benefits
• Generous 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people 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, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems that elevate equipment performance, boost process reliability, and streamline operations. You will collaborate across departments, influence strategic decisions, and bring smart automation solutions to life—all while helping us shape the future of manufacturing.

You will:

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept to commissioning
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Robot and Vision programs
• Apply data-driven problem-solving and statistical methods to optimize performance
• Define scopes of work (SOWs), source vendors, and manage contract deliverables
• Provide technical support for plant operations, focusing on control systems and automation

reliability

• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve production processes
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure control systems meet product and

engineering standards

• Identify and eliminate root causes of recurring downtime related to automation and controls
• Document proposals, validation results, and system changes

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on automation and controls
• Experience in robotics programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming
• Experience with electrical design
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results
• LEAN Manufacturing experience preferred

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. 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. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

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.