Lab Technician

Job Description:

Lab Technician New Brighton MN

At Pentair you will workalongsidepassionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put ourmissioninto practicehelping the world sustainably move improve and enjoy water lifes most essential resource. From our residentialwater filtrationto industrial water management topool products and more our9000global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries working to helpcreate a better world for people and the planet through smart sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our New Brighton MN team. You will use hand and power tools to assemble all components of pumps per bill of material test the assembly to documented specifications and properly package the product.

You will:

• Set up and perform tests and prototypes without supervision.

• Confers with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans such as types and cycles of tests conditions under which tests are to be conducted and duration of tests.

• Performs testing of various fluid delivery assemblies

• Executes simple fabrication of parts for test apparatus.

• Examines parts for conformance with dimensional specifications or work with Q A. to perform function.

• Coordinates and participates in installing unit or system to be tested in test fixtures connecting valves pumps hydraulic mechanical or electrical controls cabling tubing power source and indicating instruments.

• Activates controls to apply electrical hydraulic pneumatic or mechanical power and subject test item to successive steps in test cycle.

• Maintain troubleshoot and command several custom computer programs for test equipment

• Monitor tests and test controls and instruments.

• Records test data manually with Data Acquisition or by specific software manipulation analysis equipment for engineers use.

• Perform maintenance failure diagnosis and troubleshooting of test fixtures and of items being tested.

• Compose and properly file test reports upon completion of tests.

Key Qualifications:

• Fluid Power (Hydraulics) associates degree (A.A.S.) from a technical school and no related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Mechanically inclined

• Training or experience with pumps hydraulics data acquisition or data loggers.

• Experience with PLC systems

• Must be proficient in Word and Excel software.

• Experience of injection molding metal cutting and assembly processes

• Experience with nozzle testing and analysis

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $40.00/hr. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements skills and experience.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Caregiver leave

• Prescription drug insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

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.

Required Experience:

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