Job Description:
At Pentair, you will work along-side 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 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
We have an opportunity for a New Product Engineer to join our Conroe, TX team. You will lead projects with limited work direction; Apply professional engineering techniques to identify, define, plan, schedule, coordinate and implement new product designs and/or product improvements to ensure the highest level of profitability and customer satisfaction; assist with efficiency improvements in labor, factory floor space, and factory equipment to ensure the highest level of company profitability and customer satisfaction; assist business unit in meeting its strategic goals.
You will:

• Perform investigation and calculations to obtain missing information and to ensure all specifications are correctly documented.
• Contribute to the development of project budget, resource requirements, schedule, and scope.
• Complete all aspects of project assignments accurately and on time including development of designs, performance criteria, quality levels, verification methods and other aspects as required.
• Directly lead and support Engineering projects from concept through production and provide occasional work direction to others.
• Develop design documentation for new products, such as FMEA, Design Input/Design Output, and Product Validation Plans, or other documentation/information for stage gate reviews.
• Design, build, and implement prototypes, testing equipment, and testing procedures to collect relevant data and validate technology.
• Accurately and neatly record all test data in electronic data files. Perform data analysis and keep records of calculations and data analysis in permanent record files. Prepare complete and accurate test reports based on data generated by testing and data analysis.
• Create BOMs, part numbers, sub-assemblies, and raw materials within ERP System.
• Assist/participate in specific engineering initiatives such as value engineering, warranty reduction efforts, or other projects as assigned.
• Interface with Product Management, Applications Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Operations to ensure timely production implementation of projects.
• Provide technical assistance and support to customer inquiries and sales efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly techniques, ability to run simulations to optimize designs (FEA, CFD).

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or similar).
• Have 3-5 years of experience or 1 for MS/PhD.
• Experience with design software such as Solidworks, Inventor, and AutoCAD, and some experience with simulation software such as ANSYS and OpenFOAM.
• Have experience and knowledge in Oil & Gas or Chemical processes and equipment, Project Management, fluid systems, Design for Manufacturability, ERP systems.
• Be capable of leading mechanical designs using standard tools and software, producing and testing prototypes in a laboratory environment, and field trials. Support testing and documentation for stage-gate review process. Work closely with manufacturing/operations team for hand-off.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
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. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory