Analysis Engineer

Ecolab; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Training courses

Job summary

Bioquell, a brand of Ecolab, in Andover, Hampshire, seeks a mechanical engineer to drive product development through CFD/FEA analysis and physical testing. You’ll join a 12‑strong multidisciplinary R&D team, applying Creo and Ansys to optimise airflow, thermal performance and structural integrity while collaborating with design, quality and production to implement improvements.

The role combines desk analysis with hands-on validation work, supporting new product introductions and production

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related subject.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling; Creo used, with flexibility to transfer from other software and some CAD design work.
• Calculations and FEA (Thermal, stress) using Creo Simulate.
• CFD airflow experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing and new products; perform CFD/FEA analysis and physical testing to optimize airflow, thermal performance, and structural integrity.
• Provide engineering support for non-conformance reporting and corrective action; ensure compliance with directives, standards and certifications; liaise with Quality and Production to drive design improvements.
• Undertake a wide variety of analysis, primarily airflow/thermal; CFD in-house with Ansys, CAD modelling in Creo.
• Balance desk analysis with practical validation and experimentation of results.

Skills

CFD airflow experience

FEA analysis

Thermal analysis

CAD design

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

Creo Simulate

Ansys

Job description

Bioquell, a brand of Ecolab, based at Andover Hampshire UK, designing and manufacturing products based on the Hydrogen Peroxide vapour technology which is used for the decontamination in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical sectors. The products and consumables are all manufactured on the same site as the R&D facility and then are exported globally.

The role is based at Andover where there are well equipped prototype workshop and test rooms, and they will be working within a 12 strong multidisciplinary R&D team. The team currently consists of 3 mechanical design engineers as well as two test and development engineers, with this role adding to the team.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• You will predominantly be looking at the development of existing and new products, carrying out CFD/FEA analysis and physical experimentation to optimise the airflow, thermal performance, and structural integrity of new designs. Two-way communication with the engineering design team and other R&D engineers will be vital to implement the results of these analyses into the design process.

• You will provide engineering support and expertise to conduct non-conformance reporting and corrective action. You will ensure products are compliant with relevant regional directives, standards, and certification requirements. You will also be liaising with Quality and Production teams on technical issues, identifying continuous improvement in the design process and products.

• Undertake a wide variety of analysis, the primary aspect being airflow/thermal. CFD analysis is currently performed in-house using Ansys software, with CAD modelling in Creo.

• The role will be both desk work on the analysis and practical work validating and experimenting on results.
  

New Product Development

Developing of new products to both widen and re-new the product range. There is a comprehensive New Product Introduction process allowing for collaboration with all stake holders in the new products. A large variety of materials are used in the design using a number of different manufacturing processes, some of which are in house, and others are sub-contracted. Updating and changing existing products due to obsolescence, production issues, site issue and developing requirements. Developing of additional customer specific requirements and features, allowing a deeper understanding of the Pharmaceutical industry.

Production Support

Working with Production on quality and process problems, as well as designing equipment to aid the manufacturing process.

Customer Support

Helping to identify and get to the root cause of customer issues. Developing test equipment for the global network of Service Technicians.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related subject.

• Proficiency with 3D modelling, Creo is used, however training can be done to transfer from other software, there will be requirement to conduct some CAD design work. It is expected to do calculations and FEA (Thermal, stress), using Creo Simulate.

• CFD airflow experience
  

What’s in it For You:

• A competitive salary and employment package including:

• 25 days holiday,

• 4x salary Life Assurance,

• 7% company contribution to your pension and flex benefits, an additional 4% of your salary which allows you to add up to 5 days holiday, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme as well as a choice of other benefits.

• There is a bonus scheme, and a share scheme with a 15% company contribution.

• 37.5 hour week with flexible start and finish times. Monday to Thursday 9.00am-4.30pm and Friday 9:00am-1:00pm being the core hours.
  

The R&D facility is well equipped with a workshop including 3D printers, existing products, test rooms including environmental chamber to allow designs to be prototyped and tested.

We encourage all team members to become a Chartered Engineer and mentor through the process, as we see this as important to your career progression.

We invest in our team by paying for relevant training courses.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individualized qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.