Associate Specialist – Hydraulics

Position Requirements

Provide high-quality CFD and hydraulics support while contributing as an experienced mechanical engineer across new product development engineering testing proof-of-concept development rapid prototyping design improvement and product issue resolution. The role combines deep analytical capability with hands-on product engineering and cross-functional execution

Key Roles and Responsibilities

CFD Hydraulics and Simulation Support

• Perform CFD and hydraulic analyses for Pentair products and systems including flow distribution pressure drop thermal-flow interaction where applicable cavitation risk pump/system performance and design optimization.
• Develop appropriate analysis plans modelling assumptions boundary conditions mesh strategies and solver approaches; assess result quality and clearly communicate limitations and engineering implications.
• Provide project teams with timely decision-oriented technical recommendations rather than analysis output alone.
• Support root-cause investigations and product issue resolution using simulation first-principles engineering and test evidence.
• Promote consistent CFD and hydraulics methods templates review practices and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Mechanical Engineering NPD and Product Realization

• Contribute across the NPD lifecycle from problem definition and concept generation through detailed design verification validation and design transfer support.
• Develop and evaluate mechanical concepts layouts and design trade-offs using sound engineering judgement calculations CAD and simulation.
• Work with laboratories and technicians to define test objectives test setups instrumentation acceptance criteria and data interpretation.
• Apply design-for-manufacture design-for-assembly tolerance material and cost considerations when maturing concepts into product-ready solutions.
• Support value engineering cost reduction reliability improvement field failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics heat transfer turbomachinery and mechanical design.
• Hands-on expertise with Ansys CFX and/or Ansys Fluent for pump or turbomachinery applications.
• Practical experience in geometry preparation meshing solver setup convergence assessment and CFD post-processing.
• Experience with centrifugal pump hydraulic design and performance characteristics including head flow efficiency power NPSH and cavitation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks Creo/ProE or equivalent including solid modelling surface modelling and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of pump design tools such as CFturbo BladeGen or equivalent is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Python MATLAB or equivalent language for engineering calculations data processing or workflow automation.

Behavioral Expectations

• Strong analytical thinking with a hands-on product-focused mindset.
• Comfort operating across both specialist analysis work and broader mechanical engineering assignments.
• Ownership adaptability and the ability to progress work despite incomplete information.
• Effective teamwork mentoring stakeholder management and technical communication.
• Commitment to engineering quality safety integrity and continuous learning.

Education and Experience

• B.E./. or M.E./. in Mechanical Engineering preferably with specialization in CFD turbomachinery thermal engineering or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in CFD analysis and mechanical or hydraulic design.
• Demonstrated experience with pumps turbines or other rotating machinery is strongly preferred.

Added Advantage

• Experience correlating CFD results with laboratory test data and supporting prototype validation.
• Exposure optimization process automation AI/ML applications in engineering or patent-related product development.
• Experience in VAVE cost reduction sustaining engineering and new product development for industrial products.

* Position title will be given based on the experience & work capability of the candidate

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.