Hydraulic Design Engineer
Company: Grundfos Americas Corporation
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the
globe!
Peerless Pump, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos , is
seeking an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to join its
Engineering Development Team.
The Hydraulic Design Engineer will be responsible for designing new
hydraulic components and improving the performances of existing
pump models with state-of-the-art performance and robustness. This
position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and will
operate out of the Indianapolis, IN facility.
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified
candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without
support.
Why Peerless?
Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled. At Peerless, our
team of experts come together with a common passion for
manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind. Our
pumps create more reliable food supplies, clean and safe water, and
keep life and property safe around the globe. For nearly a century,
the Peerless brand has helped keep people safe where they live,
work, and play. We are Pioneers. We are united. We are Peerless!
Join our united team!
See why our employees are Peerless: I am PEERLESS!
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD8lv_BIjk4)
Work/Life Balance:
our team enjoys regular work week,
an outstanding benefits package with very affordable
insurances,
generous paid time off [4 weeks/year],
an unparalleled holiday and paid shut down program
The Hydraulic Design Engineer will include usage of advanced
simulation and optimization techniques and will in addition require
a high level of knowledge within fluid mechanics to enable optimal
performance of our physical products as well as our digital
offerings. This position interfaces with individuals at all levels
in areas such as product engineering, foundry, machine shop,
purchasing, assembly, testing, and quality. The Hydraulic Design
Engineer will be responsible for conducting tests and maintaining
product design and performance data for new product development or
enhancements projects. Individual may act as project manager for
assigned development projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for hydraulic development of hydraulic components like
impellers and pump casing/bowl within development projects
including simulations, review, verification and documentation
Support timely development of hydraulic components to ensure
project time lines are achieved
Participate in scouting, investigation and implementation of new
technologies relevant for hydraulic components, such as parametric
design, simulation technologies as well as relevant additive
manufacturing technologies
Support internal requests for subject matter expertise on hydraulic
design, simulation and testing or on analysis of fluid mechanical
phenomena present in our products
Develop and maintain design standards, specifications, guides, work
instructions, and procedures related to hydraulic design
Conduct engineering calculations and analysis (Stresses, FEA,
Torsional, Seismic, etc.) on projects per national codes and
specifications, such as Hydraulic Institute (HI), Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), ANSI, etc., to optimize product quality and
minimize cost
Work within cross-functional teams to ensure compliance of new
products by establishing project plans and manages projects to
timely completion
Coordinate activities with Product Management, Operations and
Quality to ensure design suitability for standards compliance and
manufacturability
Maintain, develop, support, and participate in industry standards
and 3rd party approvals, such as HI, UL, Factory Mutual (FM), NFPA,
NSF, CE, DOE, etc.
Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with
our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality,
Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid technical background and knowledge within fluid mechanics,
turbomachinery and numerical simulation techniques such as CFD
(Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Experience in finite element analysis
Experience with hydraulic design of pumps or other turbomachinery
components
Solid programming skills (Python or similar preferred)
Proven collaboration, presentation and communication skills
Proficient using 3D modeling/2D drafting (CATIA and SolidWorks
preferred)
Task and deadline focused with a strong work ethic and
multi-tasking ability. Must be self-motivated, possessing good
judgment and discretion
Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
taking personal responsibility for assignment and product line
Excellent verbal and written skills; fluent at reading, speaking, &
writing English, including technical vocabulary
Able to travel (Domestically and Internationally) approximately 5%
of time
Capable of mobility in a manufacturing environment
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Able to stand or sit for
prolonged period
Education and Experience:
Four year technical or engineering degree or equivalent experience
in a manufacturing environment required.
Five (5)+ years of professional experience in the field of
Hydraulics
M.SC or PhD in Fluid Mechanics preferred
Knowledge of design processes & tools (e.g. CFD, Rapid Prototyping,
DFMA, FMEA, Design of Experiments, etc.).
Knowledge of 3D parametric design and numerical optimization
techniques and validation of simulation results by physical
experiments
Understanding of pump/rotating equipment principals, construction,
hydraulics, application of products, and accessories a plus.
Knowledge of international standards a plus, e.g., HI, UL, FM,
NFPA, NSF, CE, DOE, etc.
Peerless participates in E-verify and is an Affirmative Action,
Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer
drug screening and background check.
About Grundfos
Grundfos is one of the world's leading water technology companies
with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the
world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world's
water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for
people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as
we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an
obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit,
but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful
team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.
An inclusive team
If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills
to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome
professional people from all corners - however you identify and
whatever your background is.
Grundfos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensations and
training.
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