Production Supervisor

Flowserve Corporation; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in India’s Tamil Nadu region seeks an experienced Automation Engineer highly skilled in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, and control-system integration. You will engineer automation packages for various valve types and drive complete project execution from engineering through commissioning.

Responsibilities include actuator sizing, integration with PLC/DCS, and ensuring compliance with safety and hazardous-area standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering related to instrumentation, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial valve automation and EPC/process-automation exposure.
• Experience with valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer valve automation systems based on drawings and customer requirements.
• Develop automation solutions for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, and severe-service valves.
• Design automation packages with solenoids, positioners, transmitters, and panels.
• Coordinate end-to-end project execution from engineering to dispatch.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and site support as needed.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and documentation per standards.

Skills

Valve automation experience

Actuator sizing & selection

Instrumentation & control systems

P&ID interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Modbus

Profibus

PLC/DCS integration

Job description

Company Overview: Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, control-system integration, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience engineering automation packages for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and severe-service valves.

Key Responsibilities

Valve Automation Engineering

• Engineer and execute valve automation systems based on schematic drawings and customer requirements.
• Develop automation solutions for:
• Ball valves
• Plug valves
• Butterfly valves
• Gate, globe, and check valves
• Severe-service valves
• Select, size, and integrate:
• Pneumatic actuators
• Hydraulic actuators
• Electro-hydraulic systems
• Electric actuators
• Manual gear operators
• Ensure appropriate actuator sizing, torque selection, fail-safe configuration, and operational suitability.

Automation Package Development

• Design and develop complete valve automation packages incorporating:
• Solenoid valves
• Limit switches
• Position transmitters
• Positioners
• Air filter regulators
• Tubing layouts
• Control panels
• Review customer specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, and project requirements.
• Ensure package compliance with hazardous-area classifications, SIL requirements, and applicable customer standards.
• Prepare and review automation documentation, including GA drawings, hook-up drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, test procedures, and technical submittals.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate end-to-end automation project execution from engineering through dispatch.
• Work closely with Design, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Assembly, and Testing teams.
• Monitor engineering schedules, technical compliance, material availability, and customer deliverables.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, customer inspections, and pre-dispatch activities.
• Provide technical clarifications to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Supervise actuator assembly, calibration, functional testing, and final inspection.
• Troubleshoot issues related to:
• Actuator performance
• Air leakage
• Positioning accuracy
• Torque mismatch
• Control-signal integration
• ESD and fail-safe operation
• Ensure automation packages meet functional, safety, and performance requirements before dispatch.
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standardization for automation packages, component selection, and engineering practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve package reliability, cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Support valve automation upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and advanced control-system solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial valve automation.
• Experience in valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process-industry automation is highly preferred.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuator systems.
• Experience in actuator selection, sizing, assembly, and integration for industrial valves.
• Good understanding of instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledge of API and IEC standards.
• Understanding of SIL concepts and hazardous-area requirements.
• Familiarity with PLC/DCS integration and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Profibus.
• Knowledge of control-valve accessories and automation components.
• Ability to interpret:
• P&IDs
• Instrument loop diagrams
• Electrical schematics
• Pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• GA drawings
• Fabrication drawings

Preferred Industry Experience

• Valve manufacturing industry
• Oil & gas EPC projects
• Refinery and petrochemical projects
• LNG terminals
• Pipeline valve automation
• Power and process industries
• Severe-service valve applications

Preferred Product & System Exposure

• Scotch yoke actuators
• Rack-and-pinion actuators
• Multi-turn actuators
• Quarter-turn actuators
• Motor Operated Valves
• Emergency Shutdown systems
• HIPPS applications
• Partial-stroke testing systems
• Lubricated plug valves
• Trunnion-mounted ball valves
• Triple-offset butterfly valves
• High-pressure/high-temperature valves
• Steam-jacketed valves
• Emergency Shutdown Valves

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Automation Professional certification preferred.
• Functional Safety or SIL certification is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Project execution and cross-functional coordination skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within schedule commitments

Req ID : R-21079

Job Family Group : Operations

Job Family : OP Manufacturing Leadership

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