Mechanical Engineer

Flowserve; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of valve automation and control valve accessory solutions. You will design mounting systems for positioners, switch boxes, solenoids, actuators, and related automation hardware across Flowserve and third-party valve platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, field service, supply chain, manufacturing, and global teams to create reliable mounting solutions and improve automation processes used

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years with digital positioners for control valves and actuators.
• Strong CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to draft drawings and GD&T per standards.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems and automation packages.

Responsibilities

• Design mounting kits for control valves and automated assemblies.
• Create CAD models, drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Support integration of positioners, switch boxes, and actuators.
• Collaborate with global teams and suppliers on make-vs-buy decisions.
• Maintain engineering libraries, BOMs, and configuration docs.
• Assist field service with installations and site assessments.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

GD&T

Cross-functional

Pneumatic systems

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.
• 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.