Mechanical Innovation Engineer

Emerson; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the development of High Performance Butterfly Valve technologies. You will serve as the mechanical SME, drive new product concepts, and guide projects from concept through validation.

Ideal candidates bring an advanced mechanical engineering degree, strong CAD skills (Inventor/AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and experience with standards and validation methods. Global collaboration and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience developing new mechanical product concepts and designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of pressure-retaining materials, coatings, wear mechanisms, machine design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing and advanced machining.
• Experience managing product development from customer requirements through prototype testing to production readiness.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Working knowledge of ASME, API, EN, ISO valve standards.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, QFD, DFM/A, engineering calculations, and design verification.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of innovative HPBV technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the mechanical aspects of HPBV designs and components.
• Develop new product concepts addressing market requirements and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Guide projects from concept development through detailed design and validation.
• Establish, document, and implement engineering best practices and design methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, testing, simulation, materials, marketing, and supply chain professionals.
• Support additional engineering initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Time management

Global collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support the development and implementation of innovative High Performance Butterfly Valve technologies and concepts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the mechanical aspects of HPBV designs and components.
• Develop new product concepts that address market requirements and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Guide projects from concept development through detailed design and validation.
• Establish, document, and implement engineering best practices and design methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, testing, simulation, materials, marketing, and supply chain professionals.
• Support additional engineering initiatives and special projects as needed.

Who You Are:

• You consistently apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex challenges and identify opportunities for innovation. You collaborate effectively across teams, build strong working relationships, and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. You take ownership of outcomes, remain focused on delivering results, and adapt your approach when working in evolving or undefined environments. You balance technical rigor with creativity and continuously seek opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer value.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience applying engineering fundamentals to develop new mechanical product concepts and designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of pressure-retaining materials, coatings, wear mechanisms, machine design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing and advanced machining methods.
• Experience managing product development activities from customer requirements through prototype testing and production readiness.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of relevant international engineering and quality standards, including ASME, API, EN, ISO, and related valve standards.
• Experience with engineering validation methodologies including GD&T, DFMEA, QFD, DFM/A, engineering calculations, and design verification practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and collaborate globally across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including experience within industrial valve applications.
• Experience working within global or matrix organizations and collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product development and innovation initiatives.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize effectively, and drive projects forward with a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Interest in emerging technologies, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel globally when business needs require.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We recognize that innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. You will have opportunities to collaborate globally, contribute to meaningful engineering advancements, and grow your career while helping shape innovative solutions for customers around the world.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.