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 executionKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesCFD, Hydraulics and Simulation SupportPerform 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 RealizationContribute 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 SkillsStrong 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 ExpectationsStrong 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 ExperienceB.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. 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 AdvantageExperience 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