Engineering Technician III

21 Hours ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Engineering Tech III will be responsible for safely installing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. They will utilize Lean tools to improve downtime trends and reduce costs. The tech will also work with limited supervision to assist with the training/development of other Techs and the development of new equipment and tooling. The role requires following policies, completing tasks safely, improving skills, training others, and ensuring effective communication.
Must have:
  • Ability to read and communicate in English.
  • 3-5 years of experience as a maintenance or industrial tech.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, and reach.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices (OSHA, PPE, etc.).
  • Ability to read mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.
Good to have:
  • Experience with programming robots (Fanuc, Wittman, etc.).
  • Experience with PLC and computer process controls.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Specific course/certification/licenses (DC/AC electricity, etc.).
Perks:
  • Health benefits
  • 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

Job Details

Job Description:

Engineering Tech III 1st shift – Sanford, NC

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, 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 an Engineering Tech III to join our Sanford, NC team. You will use your knowledge, skills, and effort to safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.  You will utilize Lean tools (RCCM, 5-whys, A3, etc.) to improve downtime trends and reduce costs.  You will have the aptitude and drive to take existing processes and equipment and make improvements to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash metrics.  In addition, you will work with limited supervision to assist with the training / development of other Techs and the development of new equipment and tooling.

You will:

  • Follow all Pentair and department policies and procedures.

  • Complete all assigned tasks in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

  • Work regular schedule and overtime when requested.

  • Improve skills and increase knowledge relating to the job.

  • Perform work with no supervision required.

  • Train others.

Key Qualifications: 

  • Full ability to read and communicate in English

  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ related work experience as a maintenance or industrial tech

  • Full ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms

  • Full knowledge of safe work practices including but not limited to:

    • Hazardous materials awareness with OSHA’s Right-to-Know standard.

    • Fork truck /PIT certified

    • PPE requirements

    • Fire safety

    • Lockout/Tagout procedure

    • Hot work procedure

  • Full understanding of or the ability to follow Pentair’s machine guarding, new equipment, and all safety processes / standards.

  • Full ability to read mechanical blueprints.

  • Full ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.

  • Full ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.

  • Full ability to program robots, using software or interactive programming techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks (Fanuc, Wittman, etc.).

  • Full ability to perform robot calibration, troubleshoot failures and implement repairs.

  • Responsible for maintaining and programing programable logic controllers (PLC) and computer process controls.

  • Full ability to identify root causes and make recommendations for improved operation.

  • Full ability to operate maintenance equipment including hand and power tools

  • Full ability to operate most diagnostic equipment including:

    • Digital or analog volt/amp/ohm meter.

    • Oscilloscope

    • Data logger

    • Thermographic camera

    • Electric circuit analyzers

  • Full computer skills to use applications such as but not limited to:

    • Smart Maintenance programs (Maintenance Connection / CMMS)

    • LabView

    • HMI software

    • PLC programming software (Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

  • Successfully attended, passed, or demonstrated the equivalent knowledge or skill level of at least eight of the following courses/certifications/licenses:

    • DC/AC Electricity, high voltage paneling, or other electrical including an Electrician’s license

    • Manual or CNC machining or machinist apprenticeship

    • Welding

    • HVAC

    • PLC, controls, or mechatronics

    • Hydraulics/Pneumatics

    • Motors and Controls

    • AutoCAD

    • Injection Molding

    • Other pre-approved, job-related activity

  • Ensures effective communication between shifts and team by following documentation procedures and standards.  

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

EDUCATION

  • Associate’s degree or a minimum of 3-5 years related work experience as a maintenance or industrial tech.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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. 

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated hourly base pay will be $33.00 hr. 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 a demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Shift Hours: On-site/ 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. plus OT and weekends if needed.

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.

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About The Company

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.

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