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Automation Engineer

Pentair Management Company
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Sanford
1616 Hawkins Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 29, 2025
Job Description:

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 an Automation Engineer to join our Sanford, NC team. You will guide equipment suppliers / integrators in equipment design, line setup and performance evaluation of manufacturing equipment. You will create/modify programs on manufacturing test equipment. We will provide a dynamic high paced we do it the "right" way, through Positive Energy, Respect & Teamwork, and Absolute Integrity.

You will:

  • Programming and troubleshooting PLC control systems.
  • Provide guidance to other engineers and maintenance technicians on trouble shooting of equipment.
  • You will mostly interact with Value Stream Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement team.
  • Full job description provided upon request.

Key Qualifications:

  • I have earned a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics)
  • I have 5+ years of experience as a hands-on contributor working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment or with assembly production utilizing automated manufacturing equipment.
  • I have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  • Experience with Robotic Automation, PLC programming, ControlLogix, automatic parts feeders

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / 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 a 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.

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