Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a New Product Development Engineer to join our Bishop Woods, WI team. At Everpure Home, we believe water is life’s most essential resource—and we’re on a mission to transform how people experience and care for water in the place that matters most: their home. Our vision is bold: every home in the United States should be built with the best water system possible, and Everpure Home will be the standard of excellence that makes that vision real. We’re building the next generation of whole-home water filtration systems to deliver better performance, better reliability, and better experiences for homeowners. We operate as a small, agile, startup-like team within a larger organization, which means team members have real ownership, high visibility, and the opportunity to influence both product direction and process. We move fast, collaborate deeply across disciplines, and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions—all in service of creating industry-leading water solutions for the home. Joining Everpure Home offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a new and expanding product portfolio, develop new skill sets, and take on increasing responsibility as we scale.

You will:

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for new and existing Everpure Home products
  • Drive enhancements to the new-to-world Naia product
  • Collaborate and bring to life future Everpure Home products that expand the portfolio
• Own mechanical design from concept through production, including:
  • CAD models and engineering drawings
  • Tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and specification development
  • Prototyping, testing, and validation
• Design and conduct full system testing that integrate all aspects of product performance
• Drive product enhancements focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFA) principles for injection-molded, sheet metal, and assembled components
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in:
  • Product management
  • Chemical, electrical, and software engineering
  • Operations, technical service, supply chain, and technology development
• Support product launch and production ramp-up, including engineering changes and issue resolution
• Work directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners to evaluate designs, materials, tooling, and cost tradeoffs
• Document design details, test results, and perform go-to-market engineering processes such as DFMEA and DVPNR.
• Contribute to our NPD stage-gate process, balancing urgency with technical rigor
• Help shape and improve engineering processes as our team and portfolio grow

Key Qualifications: 

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of engineering design experience with a focus on consumer products or appliances.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with excellent critical thinking abilities.
• Familiarity and strong abilities with CAD programs such as Solidworks.
• Experience using engineering tools (FMEA’s, DOE, DVP&R, RCCM, PLM, Risk Analysis, Statistics, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of product improvement processes.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manufacturing familiarity and comfortable interfacing with all levels of a manufacturing organization.
• Highly detail oriented, organized and organizationally agile individual.
• Experience in residential appliance design is preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include injection molding design, sheet metal design, and design-for-manufacturability experience.

Travel:

• Need for flexible domestic and international travel according to business necessity as responsibilities may require project oversight with other Pentair global facilities (<10% travel).

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / 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, 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.

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.