Associate Specialist – Hydraulics

Pentair plc; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a mechanical engineer to provide high‑quality CFD and hydraulics support and to contribute as an experienced engineer across new product development, testing, rapid prototyping and design improvement.

You will perform CFD analyses for pumps and turbomachinery, develop analysis plans, and communicate engineering implications to project teams while supporting problem resolution with simulation and test evidence.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, turbomachinery, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD and hydraulic analyses for Pentair products and systems; develop analysis plans, boundary conditions, mesh strategies and communicate limitations.
• Support NPD lifecycle from concept through detailed design and design transfer; evaluate concepts with CAD and simulation.
• Assist root‑cause investigations and product issue resolution using simulation and test evidence; promote consistent CFD methods across the organization.
• Apply design‑for‑manufacture/assembly, tolerance, material and cost considerations in maturing concepts into product‑ready solutions.
• Support value engineering, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Turbomachinery

Mechanical design

CFD post-processing

Python

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

Education

B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys CFX

Ansys Fluent

CFturbo

BladeGen

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

Job description

Job Description: 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./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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.