Mechanical Engineer - Pump Testing

Flowserve; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve invites a Mechanical Engineer to validate centrifugal pump performance, safety, and integrity in line with API/ISO standards. You will manage test setups, analyse performance, and troubleshoot vibration and noise issues.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing to drive improvements using test data, interpret CAD drawings, and perform NPSH calculations. 7–10 years in pump testing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team player

NPSH testing calculations

Data acquisition systems

Engineering drawing interpretation

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

NDT methods

Data acquisition systems

Job description

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