Mechanical Engineer - Pump Testing

Flowserve Corporation; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer to validate centrifugal pump performance per API/ISO standards. You will manage test setups, analyze results, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to translate test data into improvements and maintain a robust pump testing database for ongoing validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• 7–10 years of centrifugal pump experience preferred.
• Experience with API 610, HI and ISO testing standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and NDT methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure testing complies with safety protocols and API/ISO standards.
• Analyse pump test loop setups and performance data.
• Perform hydraulic and mechanical tests on centrifugal pumps.
• Compare results to design specs and international standards.
• Verify alignment, balancing, and fitment clearances.
• Collaborate with design/manufacturing for improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

NDT methods

Data acquisition

CAD reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to validate the performance, safety, and integrity of centrifugal pumps in compliance with API/ISO standards. Key responsibilities include managing test setups, analysing pump performance, overseeing unit testing, monitoring noise/vibration, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all testing complies with safety protocols and industry standards (e.g., API, HI standards).
• Analyse test loop setup for pump performance testing and NPSH testing.
• Perform hydraulic performance and mechanical testing (vibration, bearing, seal, NPSH) on centrifugal pumps.
• Compare actual test results against design specifications and international standards like API 610 or ISO 9906.
• Verify alignment, balancing, and fitment clearances of components.
• Calculate and plot the testing parameter arrived from pump performance testing, NPSH testing, complete unit testing, mechanical run testing etc.
• Study the actual performance test result and calculate impeller trimming and other hydraulic modification to arrive required curve.
• Perform hydraulic modification of casing and impeller to achieve the pump performance based on test result.
• Analyse and provide the solution for vibration, noise and other mechanical issues.
• Develop the data base for the pump testing.
• Achieve first pass of pump performance testing.
• Inspect the hydraulic parts and analyse the performance testing.
• Identify and diagnose root causes of failure or performance discrepancies.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to suggest product improvements based on test data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in centrifugal pump industry
• Demonstrate performance and NPSH testing calculations.
• Expertise in API 610, HI and ISO standards for testing.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration with design/production teams.
• Working knowledge in pump testing will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings (CAD), NDT methods, and data acquisition systems.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to collaborate as team player
• Ability to read, interpret engineering drawings, operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedures

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Req ID : R-20611

Job Family Group : Engineering

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