Uponor

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain robotic, packaging, automation, and control systems including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components in a manufacturing environment. | Associate degree or diploma in a technical field, 3+ years experience with automation systems, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC programming experience, and relevant certifications. | Uponor is rethinking water for future generations. Our offering, including safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling, and reliable infrastructure, enables a more sustainable living environment. We help our customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, as well as different industries, to work faster and smarter. The Maintenance Automation Technician is expected to preform maintenance for robotic, packaging, automation, and controls related device issues. Under limited supervision this position will be required to apply advanced technical knowledge and expertise to trouble shoot, repair and maintain the computer-controlled Systems, PLC Controlled Systems, and Robotic Systems used within operations. This position will require highly developed Mechanical and Electrical skills, along with a skilled knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, and PID Systems. What you will be doing? Apply advanced level technical support expertise to resolve highly complex equipment failures or related issues with power transmission components (chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, clutches, gear boxes, conveyors), hydraulic cylinders and valves, pneumatic cylinders and valves, gearboxes, solenoids, actuators, pumps, hoists, material handling equipment, and other components of production, facility, and/or material handling equipment.. Must be able to trouble shoot the automated equipment and components as well as all other related automated, semi-auto or manual featured equipment. These will include devices like a servo motor and robotic control systems in our facility. Perform and demonstrate highly skilled knowledge of, and trouble shooting skills for, automation control systems throughout the facility. This will require a high level understanding of automation equipment which includes PLC, relays, sensors, PID Controllers, variable frequency drives, servos and motors. Must have skills and experience in creating and editing ladder and relay logic. Must also have a working knowledge of Visual Basic, and other basic programs. The individual must be able to use these skills to make connections to a PLC and proceed to line level logic as part of the identification for trouble shoot and repair all the automation problems, label printing and application on production equipment, and then document all work performed. Knowledgeable of sensor types and trouble- shooting on each type to determine good/bad. Duties include test, calibrate, adjust, repair, and maintain mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Works closely with Engineering to assist them in developing, and continually improving our production process and production machines by adding value and technology. Assembles and provides support to install mechanical, electrical control, electronic components, and equipment with or without documentation. Provide component part information and cut sheets needed for scope of position. Responsible for backing up all parameters and program file library for production equipment in a secure environment for access. Fully engaged in the 6S, lean, and tier management for organization. Cleans personal and job site areas daily. Returns tools to proper locations as part of lean. All parts used, work performed and other paper work properly completed and documented. Participates in contributing and completion of continuous improvement suggestion, A3, Kaizen Events and projects for improvement. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of associate’s degree or diploma in a related technical discipline or equivalent. 3 years of experience or equivalent. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical ladder and mechanical schematics Strong communications skills. Critical thinking skills. Demonstrate the Technical Skills required for this position. Self-starter and work under minimal supervision. Understand and execute verbal and written technical instructions. Skilled knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical distribution and controls. Skilled in troubleshooting skills for AC and DC motors, VFD controls, motor overloads, motor starters, disconnects, contactors, proximity sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, transformers. Expert knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, Robotics. Experience programming Allen Bradley P.L.C.s. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Minnesota Registered Unlicensed Journeyman Electrician. Certificate indicating previous successful programming and logic understanding for PLC, if from a vendor training then some proven past programming demonstration. What will you get? Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees) For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits Disclaimers: Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $30.98-$46.48/hr. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement. Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) is a division of Georg Fischer (GF). With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. We deliver Excellence in Flow by providing essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. As part of our strategic transformation, we divested our GF Machining Solutions division on 30 June 2025 and we are now in the process of divesting our GF Casting Solutions division. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ about 15’700 professionals and are present in 46 countries. In 2024, GF generated sales of CHF 4’776 million. GF is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Here at GF, we're driven by values that empower every team member to grow, excel, and make a difference. Performance is about speed and excellence. Learning is about having an open mind. Caring is about being part of a team. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Visit our career website for more information.

Lead and develop regional sales teams to achieve sales and profit goals, manage sales forecasts and budgets, and maintain key customer relationships in the construction/building materials industry. | Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years field sales management, 7-10 years construction industry experience, strong leadership and communication skills, ability to travel up to 75%, and preferably Salesforce experience. | The Director of Sales is responsible for achieving annual sales and profit goals for the region through coaching and developing Senior Sales Managers and their teams to develop and execute sales strategies by market for each segment: distribution, residential, and commercial. He/she fosters close connectivity between the regional sales team and the segment marketing teams, ensuring collaboration on segment strategies and account development plans. He/she maintains a consistent cadence running the business through monthly team meetings, monthly business updates, and quarterly business reviews to provide market feedback and visibility and accountability on the execution of sales strategies. He/she provides regular sales forecasts to the business, and ensures profitable revenue growth by managing both sales corrections and the sales expense budget. He/she represents Uponor at key industry events and with key industry and customer contacts within their region. Responsible for achieving annual regional sales objectives between $50M-$100M, sales corrections between $1-3M, and sales expense budgets between $500K-$2M. The ideal candidate for this position will be located in Seattle, WA or Portland, OR. What will you be doing? Ensure achievement of annual sales and gross profit goals by leading the regional sales team in developing and executing sales strategies by market for each segment: distribution, residential, and commercial. Monitor the effectiveness and value of Market Plans, Key Account Plans, and Account Based Selling. Coach and develop senior sales managers to effectively lead their teams; partner with them on recruiting, hiring, and training their team. Develop, communicate, and inspect key sales metrics for each role in the region (sales activities, leads, opportunities, and pipeline) to drive sales goal achievement and customer satisfaction. Conduct monthly regional team meetings & quarterly business reviews to monitor the success of profitable growth plans by market / segment. Provide 30/60/90 day forecast by leveraging SFDC as a management tool and reviewing the following key areas: Pipeline health, insights around won/loss business and Key Account Development. Manage and monitor sales corrections for the region (discounting and rebate programs) to ensure profitable revenue growth. Form and maintain executive level relationships with regional Key Accounts and largest Wholesale Distributor Accounts. Gather key insights on how to improve our strategic positions with these accounts, and share these insights with the segment marketing teams to address the biggest opportunities and challenges. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives; perform other duties as may be assigned. What will you need? Required Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, construction management, or a related field. 5 years successful field sales management experience. 7-10 years construction industry experience, preferably with a building materials manufacturer. Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate at all levels within an organization. Excellent communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a history of team building. Goal-oriented and results driven, demonstrates initiative to achieve objectives and overcome obstacles. Ability to travel up to 75% monthly. Preferred Experience in the plumbing industry, especially commercial and residential construction. Experience managing a sales team utilizing Salesforce.com Preferred location: Seattle, WA or Portland, OR What will you get? Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees) For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits Disclaimers Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $144,946-$217,420/year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement. Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) is a division of Georg Fischer (GF). With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. We deliver Excellence in Flow by providing essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. As part of our strategic transformation, we divested our GF Machining Solutions division on 30 June 2025 and we are now in the process of divesting our GF Casting Solutions division. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ about 15’700 professionals and are present in 46 countries. In 2024, GF generated sales of CHF 4’776 million. GF is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Here at GF, we're driven by values that empower every team member to grow, excel, and make a difference. Performance is about speed and excellence. Learning is about having an open mind. Caring is about being part of a team. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Visit our career website for more information.

The Senior Field Engineer is responsible for performing advanced onsite evaluations regarding failure or performance issues with Uponor products. They will analyze complex customer problems and deliver exceptional customer service while managing multiple projects simultaneously. | Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline with 10-15 years of experience, including 5+ years in forensic engineering or related fields. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are essential. | Uponor is rethinking water for future generations. Our offering, including safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure, enables a more sustainable living environment. We help our customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, as well as different industries to work faster and smarter. The Senior Field Engineer is primarily responsible for performing advanced, complex onsite and product evaluations regarding failure or performance issues that have occurred involving all Uponor products. They must apply technical expertise and knowledge of both residential and commercial buildings while working as part of a highly focused team. Also, they will use analysis techniques and tools to help determine probable mechanisms, contributing factors and primary root cause point of occurrence of complex and unique customer problems. This individual will deliver exceptional customer service in an equitable manner to our customers when performing investigations. While leading the field portion of the investigation, this individual will perform timely and accurate analysis, prepare reports, and present findings to both internal/external stakeholders for efficient and effective resolution of the issue. The Senior Field Engineer will manage and investigate several projects simultaneously while proposing customer remediation plan(s) and reduction of risk and cost to Uponor and the customer. This person will demonstrate teamwork within the Product Quality team, and collaborate regularly with other cross-functional departments including warranty, sales, training and marketing a providing detailed reporting of onsite and/or product failure assessments and learnings. This role is considered a Remote position based in the US. This position requires up to 75% travel in both the US and Cananda. What will you do? Prepare and oversee the preparation of approved onsite and joint examinations by scheduling with necessary stakeholders and providing required protocols and sampling plans to conduct physical assessments of property and/or products. Provide expert forensic analysis while performing detailed field and onsite inspections, property and installation assessments by conducting walk-through surveys and documenting the accessible and visible major Uponor related systems. Confirming as-built system design, layout, materials, equipment and their respective condition. Lead and manage the project resolution for Uponor plumbing and/or building mechanical products and systems installed in various types of single family and commercial building types. Conducts interviews as necessary with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, service providers, contractors, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property and the history of incidents. Performs field testing and other applicable field measurements necessary to help understand and solve the issue. Apply a practical working knowledge of building practices and operation to systematically obtain and review all pertinent construction documentation to properly ascertain if Uponor and other peripheral components have been designed, installed, and maintained properly while following local and state codes as well as Uponor guidelines and industry best practice. Collect written and photo documentation on structures representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, fit and finish, etc. Assist with onsite, external and/or Uponor laboratory invasive forensic testing as needed. Prepare detailed written onsite and joint inspection reports and assessments outlining the risk profile, contributing factors, inspection briefings and management presentations as needed. Compile, store and organize inspection and failure analysis data in proper database for reporting, later analysis and report creation. Maintains project-by-project communication with various stakeholders keeping them informed of any actual or potential problems, including updates of when reports will be complete. Provide proactive solutions to resolve customer issues and address their concerns. Work with Product Quality engineers to coordinate extra sample testing to evaluate the state of the Uponor components throughout inspection site and building (i.e. various suites, floors and areas of building) Effectively communicates product performance learnings from onsite and joint inspections to aid in relevant corrective actions, technical product/system training and technical literature support development. If necessary, manage investigation and litigation support projects (e.g. depositions, trials, mediation and arbitration) and provide expert testimony as needed for assigned projects. Advises management on necessary action regarding possible litigation. Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in team initiatives What will you need? Required Education and Experience/Skills • This position requires a minimum Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in engineering or relevant technical discipline with 10-15 years of experience. • Minimum of 5+ years combined in one or more of the following areas: forensic engineering/ building sciences or investigation, building or facility management/engineering, construction consulting and design (mechanical or plumbing), field/onsite engineering • 5+ years onsite inspection experience is required • Exceptional problem solving and failure analysis skills with strong, demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to solve complex, multi-faceted problems using various problem-solving techniques. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Strong data interpretation with established proficiency at both technical and business writing; effective report writing is critical. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, including construction designs, drawings, codes and standards literature, etc. • Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail with a high quality of work in a dynamic environment. Utilizes a proactive and persistent approach and demonstrates a sense of urgency in accordance with the issue. Must be able to efficiently manage time when under pressure to meet deadlines while balancing the needs of multiple projects and customers at one time. • Direct experience dealing with difficult or emotional customer situations. • Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients and employees at all levels of the organization, with ability to make rational decisions and exercise good judgement when onsite and in front of customers regarding observations, analysis methods and communication of results. • Understands business implications of decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. • Strong and demonstrated computer skills and experience with MS Office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power Point). Proficient in (or able to learn) SalesForce, Monday.Com, Microsoft Teams and other digital collaboration and reporting tools. Ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection will be essential to this position. • Proficiency in photography and video • This position requires an individual with the flexibility to travel to jobsites and external labs within the US and Canadian locations (likely up to 75+% travel). Work flexible schedule during periods of peak business demand. Ability to be reasonably on-call as necessary to support our customers which may include evenings and weekends. On-sites typically are one or two days per visit, but can occur up to one continuous week at a time As a general expectation, travel and on-site work is anticipated and expected. Preferred: • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in applicable field. Ability to become licensed in additional states or Canadian provinces if necessary (NCEES). • Familiarity with various plumbing and building codes – IBC, IMC, IECC, IFGC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAE 90.1, ASPE, etc. • Demonstrated hands on lab experience using both analytical and mechanical lab test equipment. • Experience in MEP consulting, design, and building engineering services environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. What will you get? Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees) For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefits Disclaimers Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $113,000 - 169,000/year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement. Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) is a division of the international industrial corporation Georg Fischer (GF) – with sales companies in 30 countries and production sites in 13 locations across Europe and the Americas. GF is present in 46 countries with 184 companies, 74 of which are production companies. GF employs 19’023 professionals worldwide and generated sales of CHF 4’776 million in 2024. Here at GF, we're driven by values that empower every team member to grow, excel, and make a difference. Performance is about speed and excellence Learning is about having an open mind Caring is about being part of a team People First stands as a foundational pillar of our business strategy – highlighting our belief that people and culture are the driving forces behind our achievements. With Performance at our core, we set ambitious goals and celebrate achievements, knowing that each success strengthens our impact. Learning means that we’re constantly evolving — providing opportunities to innovate and develop skills in a supportive environment. And through Caring, we prioritize inclusivity and well-being, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Visit our career website for more information.