Mechanical Engineer

Flowserve US Inc; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement mounting systems for valve automation and accessories across Flowserve platforms. You will create CAD models, drawings, and documentation for mounting kits and integrated components.

The role collaborates with engineering, field service, supply chain, manufacturing, and global teams to improve automation processes across oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience with digital positioners for control valves, valve automation, actuators, accessories, or industrial mechanical systems.
• Strong CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred. Drafting and GD&T standards.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems, control valves, or automation packages.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mounting kits for control valves and automated valve assemblies.
• Create CAD models, fabrication drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support integration of digital positioners, switch boxes, solenoids, and pneumatic accessories.
• Evaluate field measurements and develop customized mounting solutions.
• Collaborate with field service to implement processes and install instructions.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing on make-versus-buy decisions.
• Maintain and enhance engineering libraries, drawings, and configuration documentation.
• Provide technical support for sales and in-house roles.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Flowserve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of valve automation and control valve accessory solutions. This role is responsible for designing and adapting mounting systems for positioners, switch boxes, solenoids, actuators, and related automation hardware across Flowserve and third-party valve platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, field service, supply chain, manufacturing, and global engineering teams to create reliable mounting solutions, support customer applications, and improve automation processes used throughout critical industries including oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial processing.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mounting kits for control valves and automated valve assemblies. Create CAD models, fabrication drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. Support integration of digital positioners, switch boxes, solenoids, lockup valves, and pneumatic accessories. Evaluate field measurements and develop customized mounting solutions. Organize and work with field service to implement a process for this. Create installation instructions. Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams on make-versus-buy decisions. Collaborate with Global Technology Engineering Center (GTEC) resources. Maintain and enhance engineering libraries, drawings, mounting redesigns, BOMs, and configuration documentation. Support troubleshooting, field assessments, and customer-facing technical solutions. Participate in site assessments and customer turn-around support. Support product mounting in QRC assembly/production. Technical help for sales and in-house roles for valve accessories and mountings. Collaborate across Flowserve global locations involved in mounting solutions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 3-5 years or relevant experience with digital positioners for control valves, valve automation, actuators, accessories, or industrial mechanical systems. Strong CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred. Ability to create engineering drawings and technical documentation. Including drafting and GD&T standards. Understanding of pneumatic systems, control valves, or automation packages. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Control valve or valve automation industry experience. Instrumentation or automation engineering exposure. FEA knowledge. ERP experience (Oracle preferred). Experience supporting field installations and customer applications.