Manufacturing Engineer - Manitowoc, WI; on-site

Manufacturing Engineer - Manitowoc, WI (on-site)

Location:

Manitowoc, WI. Company:
Pentair. This role is on-site.

At Pentair, we are committed to sustainably moving, improving, and enjoying water, life's most essential resource. Our global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, helping improve lives and the environment.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manitowoc, WI team. In this high‑impact role, you will design, implement, and optimize control systems that elevate equipment performance, boost process reliability, and streamline operations. You will collaborate across departments, influence strategic decisions, and bring smart automation solutions to life—all while helping us shape the future of manufacturing.

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Robot, and Vision programs.
• Apply data‑driven problem‑solving and statistical methods to optimize performance.
• Define scopes of work (SOWs), source vendors, and manage contract deliverables.
• Provide technical support for plant operations, focusing on control systems and automation reliability.
• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve production processes.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure control systems meet product and engineering standards.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of recurring downtime related to automation and controls.
• Document proposals, validation results, and system changes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a focus on automation and controls.
• Experience in robotics programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience with electrical design.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• LEAN Manufacturing experience preferred.

Full‑time position. Annualized base pay range: $71,000 – $131,800. The role may be eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, disability and life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, parental and caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs that encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diversity and inclusion foster innovation and enable us to continuously improve every day.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering