Senior Electrical Engineer - Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

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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 Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Delavan WI team. You will be responsible for the selection, specification, validation, and lifecycle support of electric motors and variable frequency drives (VFD's) used in Water Supply and Water Disposal pump applications. This role works autonomously on high-impact projects, translating customer and business needs into robust, manufacturable product solutions. The Senior Engineer partners closely with product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and testing teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products from concept through production and beyond. This position is suited for an experienced engineer who is recognized as a subject matter expert, mentors’ others, and drives technical excellence across multiple projects and product lines, and demonstrates the potential to grow into broader technical or organizational leadership roles within Engineering. You will: Product Development & Technical Leadership Own the technical suitability of motors and VFD's used on WSWD pumps, including performance, thermal limits, reliability, and application fit, providing technical direction and guidance to project teams. Lead the design and development of new products and major product improvements from concept through launch, setting techncial direction, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring performance, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met Translate customer needs, VOC, and product requirements into detailed engineering specifications and design solutions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with product management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing to ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements. Lead and participate in design reviews, DFMEA/xFMEA activities, and stage-gate new product development processes. Support production and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective action, ensuring continuous product improvement. Testing, Validation & Reliability Define and execute design verification, validation, and reliability testing strategies, working with internal and external test resources as needed. Analyze test data and field feedback to drive design improvements and ensure long-term product performance and reliability. Innovation & Intellectual Property Develop and evaluate new concepts, technologies, and materials that provide competitive advantages. Contribute to intellectual property development, including invention disclosures, patents, or trade secrets, while considering freedom-to-operate requirements. Mentorship & Influence Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and cross-functional partners, supporting their development and fostering a strong technical culture. Share technical knowledge and best practices across projects and teams to elevate overall engineering capability. Key Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline. 8–10+ years of progressively responsible product engineering experience. Proven experience leading complex product development projects with minimal supervision, including coordinating the work of others and influencing outcomes across functions. Demonstrated interest in technical leadership, mentoring, or broader organizational impact beyond individual contributor responsibilities. Strong understanding of product/system integration, manufacturing processes, and field applications. Experience with structured new product development processes (e.g., stage-gate). Demonstrated expertise in one or more technical domains relevant to the product portfolio. Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or external development partners. Prior involvement in patent or IP development. Primarily an on-site office environment Requires regular time in the engineering laboratory to monitor and evaluate test procedures Requires time on the manufacturing floor to support pilot runs and other production changes Requires hands-on physical activities related to product testing and production support; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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 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 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.