A nice place to grow a world-class career

Do you want a challenging job in an international organization and do you feel pride in taking on responsibilities?

Do you think that what you do today always can be exceeded by yourself tomorrow?

Do you dream of a career where you can feel exhilaration and movement – and do you love sharing ideas and results with colleagues and customers all over the world?

Then Pentair Union Engineering might be the place for you.

We are always on the lookout for people with individual skills, dedication, and great team spirit.


  • 2/02/2024
    Control Engineer (m/f/d)
    Venlo
    The Netherlands
    Global Business Unit Overview Pentair Industrial Solutions business unit is experiencing significant growth. One of Pentair’s strategic growth pillars is the Sustainable Gas Solutions (SGS) category, which is specialized within CO₂ recovery and Biogas upgrading solutions. The projects will be engineered and produced at our Pentair sites or at an approved supplier. Pentair helps its clients to lower their carbon footprint and energy bills, and currently we serve customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. In order to achieve further growth, we are looking for a:

    We are looking for a:

    Control Engineer (m/f/d)

    Objective of the role:

    The Control Engineer will be responsible for the advanced process control solutions in the customer projects and will have to work partially in process design as well as control software for the plant based on the PFDs prepared by our technology team (R&D).

    The Control Engineer ensures quality and timely completion of the engineering together with the project team.

    The Process Engineer reports to the Biogas Engineering Manager in Venlo.Main responsibilities:

    • Order management: Active takeover of orders from sales & technology; assumption of responsibility for a safe design, quality of engineering, on time delivery and cost; management of project opportunities and risks incl. resulting measures. 
    • Design solutions & order execution: Develop functional descriptions (control loops, blocks, and sequence diagrams) incl. range- and setpoints as well as cause & effect lists for plants based on the product portfolio and new products; Implementation of the controls in compliance with laws and standards / with the required implementation regulations at the place of use / installation of the plant; creation of solution considering functional, material, HSE and economic aspects as well as evaluating and comparing them with existing designs; FAT test of PLC program; support for commissioning engineers at site incl. tuning and coordination of control loops.
    • Communication & exchange of information: Exchange of information with the other teams and specialist departments as well as suppliers (e.g., alignment of design with mechanical engineering & automation, field assembly and commissioning); internal and external representation of the project; internal reporting; documentation of agreements reached.
    • Documentation & risk assessments: Preparation of the operating (and maintenance) instructions; customer process descriptions; setting up functional descriptions and operation manuals; supporting hazard analyses for individual machines as well as for the interlinked complete plant.
    • Contributing technical knowledge to other departments and projects in the role of a subject matter expert incl. Provide process control and functionality trainings for (new) colleagues (engineers, project leaders, and sales)

    Qualifications & competencies:

    • Control, Process or Chemical Engineering - Master Level or equivalent qualification.
    • Expert Knowledge in Measurement techniques, Control Theory, process dynamics and physics.
    • Knowledge of tools such as Process Engineering Software (e.g., Comos), Process Control Software & Programming Language, PLM Software, ERP Software, MS Office, Special Calculation Tools.
    • 5 years of experience minimum as a Control Engineer or equivalent role preferable in the Biogas industry and/or similar industries.
    • Experience working in a project team incl. experience in the role of a Specialist/Expert.
    • Knowledge of relevant guidelines and norms.
    • Advanced level in the English language.
    • Independent, proactive, flexible, determined, and resilient to stress.
    • Team-player who enjoys working closely with others and thrives in a team environment.
    • Creative in finding solutions, with a strong commitment to quality. 
    • Good communication skills with a customer-oriented and commercial mind-set. 
    • Analytical and able to maintain an overview of complex processes.
    • Willingness to work internationally and travel 15%.

    We offer:

    The opportunity to work in a fun, dynamic, internationally oriented company with a pleasant atmosphere, interesting career prospects and excellent working conditions. You can also rely on us to motivate, challenge and allow you freedom so that you will enjoy coming to work every day. 
    We also offer professional internal training courses for your further development and grow.

    At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future and focused on creating a healthier world for all. Throughout our 120 global locations, our values guide us as we create innovative solutions.

    If you want to be part of our team and are excited to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you've come to the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via this link.

    Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • 2/02/2024
    Apprentice Technical Product Designer Specialization: Mechanical and Plant Engineering (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair Südmo is a globally operating technology company that offers forward-thinking solutions to producers in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent technology, process engineering expertise, and creative ideas are decisive for us to provide the right products and services. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-quality process valves as well as plants and sophisticated process systems for our customers.

    Pentair Ltd. achieves an annual turnover of over 4 billion euros with more than 11,000 employees in 34 countries.

    Convince yourself of the industry leader in quality and become part of our innovative team!

    We are looking for an:

    Apprentice Technical Product Designer
    Specialization: Mechanical and Plant Engineering (m/f/d)

    Your tasks

    In the 3½-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to design valves and valve nodes with modern CAD programs. You will work closely with engineers from our research and development department. Additionally, you will create 3D datasets and documentation for various components and assemblies.

    A brief excerpt from the knowledge and skills imparted during the apprenticeship:

    • You specialize in various programs and create 3D datasets and documentation for components and assemblies.
    • You collaborate with other product designers on models for prototypes.
    • You create your designs based on the necessary materials, standards, and desired assembly techniques.
    • In your designs, you consider and calculate relevant angles, surfaces, volumes, as well as acceleration and friction of components and products.

    Your profile

    As our apprentice, you bring interest in our company and products. You work independently, responsibly, and well in a team. We can rely on you and gain a curious and dedicated apprentice with you.

    Your requirements:

    • Intermediate secondary school graduation or a very good basic school graduation.
    • Good math, German, and English skills, as well as physics and computer science.
    • Understanding of technical connections and spatial imagination.
    • Uninterrupted curriculum vitae

    We offer

    • Collective apprenticeship remuneration with attractive special benefits under the collective agreement.
    • Practice-oriented training
    • 35 hours/week and flexible working hours (flextime)
    • The immediacy and warmth of a medium-sized company and the development opportunities of a Global Player in cutting-edge technology.


    If you want to be part of our team and are eager to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via email at: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com.

    For information, please contact Tel. 09081 – 803 278 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

  • 2/02/2024
    Apprentice Mechanist (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair Südmo is a globally operating technology company that provides forward-thinking solutions to producers in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent technology, process engineering expertise, and creative ideas are decisive for us to provide the right products and services. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-quality process valves as well as plants and sophisticated process systems for our customers.

    Pentair Ltd. achieves an annual turnover of over 4 billion euros with more than 11,000 employees in 34 countries.

    Convince yourself of the industry leader in quality and become part of our innovative team!

    We are looking for an:

    Apprentice Machinist (m/f/d)

    Your tasks

    In the 3½-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to independently process raw materials on modern lathes. In addition to the basic knowledge for the apprenticeship as a machinist, you will acquire specialized knowledge to create programs for CNC turning or milling machines. The profession requires a high quality consciousness, orderliness, reliability, and determination. Logical thinking is also a basic requirement to plan the consecutive programming steps for the complex processing of a valve component.

    • Planning manufacturing processes and creating the required CNC programs
    • Setting up machine tools or manufacturing systems
    • Manufacturing workpieces, processing from raw material to the finished product on computer-controlled and conventional turning or milling machines
    • Monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes
    • School education also focuses on vocational training, with subjects such as technology (CNC, pneumatics, electrical engineering and materials science, mathematics, and technical drawing).

    Your profile

    As our apprentice, you bring interest in our company and products. You work independently, responsibly, and well in a team. We can rely on you and gain a curious and dedicated apprentice with you.

    Your requirements:

    • Good secondary school graduation or very good basic school graduation
    • Good knowledge/scores in mathematics and physics
    • Precise and accurate working

    We offer

    • Collective apprenticeship remuneration with attractive special benefits under the collective agreement.
    • The immediacy and warmth of a medium-sized company and the development opportunities of a Global Player in the cutting-edge technology.

    If you want to be part of our team and are eager to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via email at: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com.

    For information, please contact Tel. 09081 – 803 278 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

  • 2/02/2024
    Apprentice Plant Mechanic (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair Südmo is a globally operating technology company that provides forward-thinking solutions to producers in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent technology, process engineering expertise, and creative ideas are decisive for us to provide the right products and services. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-quality process valves as well as plants and sophisticated process systems for our customers.

    Pentair Ltd. achieves an annual turnover of over 4 billion euros with more than 11,000 employees in 34 countries.

    Convince yourself of the industry leader in quality and become part of our innovative team!

    We are looking for:

    Apprentice Plant Mechanic (m/f/d)

    Your tasks

    In the 3½-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to independently create process plants in our unit construction. Plant mechanics are involved in the manufacture, expansion, conversion, or maintenance of systems in the field of plant, apparatus, and tank construction and supply technology. Typical areas of application include plant construction, apparatus and tank construction, maintenance, pipe system technology, and welding technology.


    A brief excerpt from the knowledge and skills imparted during the training:

    • First, you undergo basic training, where basic knowledge and skills are imparted, such as processing mechanical parts according to drawings through activities like drilling, turning, and milling.
    • You plan tasks based on process data, technical regulations, construction drawings, and assembly and maintenance plans.
    • You manufacture components and assemble them into assemblies, apparatus, and systems.
    • Checking and adjusting functions on assemblies or on apparatus and systems are part of your tasks.
    • You cooperate with upstream and downstream areas and contribute to process security, compliance with quality standards, and measures for the continuous improvement of process workflows within the process chain.


    Your profile

    As our apprentice, you bring interest in our company and products. You work independently, responsibly, and well in a team. We can rely on you and gain a curious and dedicated apprentice with you.

    Your requirements:
    • Good secondary school graduation or very good basic school graduation
    • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
    • Motivation, teamwork, and willingness to learn
    • Precise and accurate working

    We offer

    • Collective apprenticeship remuneration with attractive special benefits under the collective agreement.
    • The immediacy and warmth of a medium-sized company and the development opportunities of a Global Player in the cutting-edge technology.

    If you want to be part of our team and are eager to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via email at: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com.

    For information, please contact Tel. 09081 – 803 278 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

  • 2/02/2024
    Apprentice Warehouse Specialist (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair Südmo is a globally operating technology company that offers forward-thinking solutions to producers in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent technology, process engineering expertise, and creative ideas are decisive for us to provide the right products and services. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-quality process valves as well as plants and sophisticated process systems for our customers.

    Pentair Ltd. achieves an annual turnover of over 4 billion euros with more than 11,000 employees in 34 countries.

    Convince yourself of the industry leader in quality and become part of our innovative team!

    We are looking for an:

    Apprentice Warehouse Specialist (m/f/d)

    Your tasks

    In the two-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to receive incoming goods and raw materials and bring them to the correct production locations in our manufacturing. After the production of our high-quality valves and components, you ensure that they are safely delivered to our customers. Typical areas of application for a warehouse specialist include incoming goods and shipping.

    A brief excerpt from the knowledge and skills imparted during the apprenticeship:

    • You check incoming goods for completeness, quality, and condition.
    • You receive our production raw materials from our suppliers and distribute them to the correct production locations in our manufacturing.
    • You transport the raw materials using various conveying equipment (e.g., forklifts, etc.).
    • You learn how the quality of our raw materials and products is ensured during storage and shipping.
    • You check inventory levels and regularly participate in inventory.
    • Picking our high-quality valves & components for shipment to our customers.
    • You cooperate with upstream and downstream areas and contribute to process assurance, compliance with quality standards, and measures for the continuous improvement of process workflows within the process chain.

    Your profile

    As our apprentice, you bring interest in our company and products. You work independently, responsibly, and well in a team. We can rely on you and gain a curious and dedicated apprentice with you.

    Your requirements:

    • Intermediate secondary school graduation or very good basic school graduation.

    We offer

    • Collective apprenticeship remuneration with attractive special benefits under the collective agreement.
    • The immediacy and warmth of a medium-sized company and the development opportunities of a global player in cutting-edge technology.

    If you want to be part of our team and are eager to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via email at: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com.

    For information, please contact Tel. 09081 – 803 278 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

  • 18/09/2023
    Norm Specialist (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair Südmo is a globally operating technology company that offers forward-looking solutions to producers in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent technology, process engineering expertise, and creative ideas are decisive factors for us to provide the right products and services. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-quality process valves as well as systems and sophisticated process systems for our customers.

    Pentair Ltd. achieves an annual turnover of over 2.6 billion euros with over 10,000 employees in 34 countries.

    We are currently looking for:

    Norm Specialist (M/F/D)

    Your Responsibilities:

    • Ensuring the up-to-date status of relevant norms, guidelines, and certification processes at the European and international level, with a focus on our core markets
    • Conducting approval and registration procedures
    • Responsible for product conformity (e.g., CE conformity assessment procedures, REACH, China RoHS)
    • Creating, maintaining, and evaluating technical documentation according to national and international regulations and norms
    • Organizing national and international product approvals and ensuring norm compliance in the food industry
    • Optimizing internal processes in terms of standardized procedures related to norms, guidelines, and documentation
    • Providing advice to departments regarding guidelines, norms, documentation, and procedural instructions
    • Defining necessary certificates/attestations for purchasing parts
    • Optimizing specific databases and integrating them into standardized processes

    Our Expectations:

    • Completed university degree with a technical focus or comparable qualification
    • Experience in implementing guidelines and norms
    • Experience in CE conformity assessment procedures
    • Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation
    • Knowledge of European and international product approvals
    • Knowledge of harmonization regulations and harmonized norms
    • Familiarity with relevant regulations and norms in the machinery and food sectors
    • Excellent English language skills
    • Good communication, cooperation, and teamwork skills
    • Independent and systematic work approach

    What We Offer:

    • A modern workplace with contemporary digital infrastructure
    • A competitive salary and attractive special benefits under the collective agreement
    • The directness and warmth of a medium-sized company and the development opportunities of a global player in cutting-edge technology
    • Flexible working hours

    If you want to be part of our team and are excited to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you've come to the right place. We look forward to receiving your application via email at: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com. For more information, please contact us at Tel. 09081 - 803 231 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.
  • 5/09/2023
    Project Engineer (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair is a global player with over 10,000 employees across six continents and a revenue of eight billion dollars. Pentair Südmo specializes in the production of high-quality stainless steel components, as well as the planning, installation, and commissioning of process systems. Our customers are major brands in the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Riesbürg is ideally located in the triangle between Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Munich, in the Nördlinger Ries region.

    In our strategically significant growth segment of process systems, we are expanding our team and looking for:

    Project Engineer (m/f/d)


    Your Responsibilities

    • Developing customer-specific concepts and solutions for process systems in the brewing/beverage industry.
    • Technical design and cost estimation of components as part of an overall proposal for sub-systems.
    • Independently managing project execution.
    • Performing all necessary technical calculations for standardized sub-systems, for the sizing of in-house and purchased components.
    • Providing technical support to sales, such as requirement analysis, proposal creation, and project consulting, both internally and with (international) customers.
    • Acting as an interface between sales and production.

    Our Expectations

    • Degree or professional training in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, beverage technology, food technology, or process engineering.
    • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the technical design of process systems in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
    • Excellent German and English language skills.
    • Willingness to collaborate with employees from other departments.
    • Enthusiasm for optimizing and further developing existing processes.

    We Offer

    • A competitive salary.
    • The immediacy and warmth of a medium-sized company combined with the development opportunities of a global player.
    • Flexible, family-friendly working hours.

    If you want to be part of our team and have the desire to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your complete application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, summarized in a PDF document, via email to: Kulanda.Shakirova-Haase@Pentair.com. For more information, please contact us at Tel. +49 5204 17468, or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

  • 22/08/2023
    CNC-Turner (m/f/d)
    Riesburg
    Germany

    Pentair is a global player with over 10,000 employees across six continents and a revenue of eight billion dollars. Pentair Südmo specializes in the production of high-quality stainless steel components, as well as the planning, installation, and commissioning of process systems. Our customers are major brands in the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Riesbürg is ideally located in the triangle between Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Munich, in the Nördlinger Ries region.

    We are currently seeking:

    CNC Turner (m/f/d)


    Your Responsibilities

    • Preparing production orders for machining workpieces in a three-shift operation
    • Setting up and preparing the machine
    • Machining workpieces according to specifications
    • Monitoring the production process and making corrections in case of deviations
    • Inspecting finished workpieces (self-inspection) according to work instructions
    • Performing basic repair and maintenance tasks
    • Participating in Lean activities for continuous process improvement
    • Optimizing workflows in coordination with the supervisor

    Your Profile

    • Professional training in a technical field (e.g., machining mechanic) or equivalent qualification
    • Dexterity and skill in preparing production orders and handling workpieces
    • Experience in turning/milling workpieces
    • Knowledge of measuring and inspecting workpieces
    • Experience in creating simple NC programs
    • Excellent knowledge of machine controls (Siemens and Fanuc)
    • Sense of responsibility, motivation, flexibility, and teamwork
    • Interest and enthusiasm for technological advancements

    We Offer

    • Lean structures and straightforward decision-making processes, a secure job in a continuously growing company, and a competitive salary
    • Dedicated employees have development opportunities within the company, including on a corporate level
    • Flexible working hours that enable family-friendly commuting

    If you want to be part of our team and have the desire to work in an international company with a medium-sized character, you are in the right place. We look forward to receiving your complete application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, summarized in a PDF document, via email to: jobs.suedmo@pentair.com. For more information, please contact us at Tel. +49 5204 17468 or visit www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com.

Working by us

Teaming up with a world of adventurous engineering.

Our daily ambition is to ensure that Union Engineering is regarded as a valuable and leading business partner around the world.

We commit ourselves to: 

  • Create win-win situations for all stakeholders 
  • Be ambitious about everything we do 
  • Keep agreements and high quality 
  • Conduct ourselves professionally 
  • Have a flexible approach and be cost-conscious 
  • Cooperate with and support fellow employees

How to apply

When you apply for a job at Pentair Union Engineering, it is important to make sure we have a complete overview of your qualifications and personal motivation. We recommend that you enclose the following: 


  • A motivated application. Why are you applying for this job?
  • A CV, containing all your qualifications and other relevant information.
  • Any significant diplomas or other documentation of your qualifications.

How we recruit

A recruitment or employment process at Union Engineering has typically five steps. They are as follows:

Application
Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail so you know we have received your application.

Interview
Once we have reviewed all applications you will be contacted, if we would like to invite you to an interview.

During the interview we will give you more information about Union Engineering, the department you might join and the job in question. We will also ask you to give a presentation of your educational background and qualifications.

Test
In order to ensure that this is the right match for both you and us, we use psychometric testing to evaluate whether personal qualifications match the position profile.


After the preliminary interview, we will typically choose 2 candidates to go to the next step, which is the test.

After completion of the test, you will meet with an HR professional for evaluation and feedback on the test results. We use a professional test tool and you must expect that this step will take approx. 4-5 hours.

References
At the end of the process, you will be asked to provide 2-3 references. It could be former employers, managers, co-workers, subordinates, or similar.

Onboarding
To help you get introduced to your new job and to ensure that you feel at home at Union Engineering you will follow an onboarding plan for the first few weeks on the job.


Pentair Fredericia

Pentair Fredericia