Specialist Engineer - Mechanical Analysis Engineer Simulation & Optimization

Role Summary:
The Mechanical Engineering Specialist develops global engineering calculation and optimization tools for Flowserve’s products with an emphasis on Design by Analysis (DbA) and Reduced Order Modeling / Metamodeling calculation methods. This includes performing simulations in the FEA package and optimization with the different optimization tools, including OptiSLang from Ansys and Deep Neural Networks application.

This role requires deep expertise in mechanical engineering, computational analysis, and the application of simulation techniques in pump, seal, and valve systems. In addition, the engineer must have substantial experience working with external customers to solve real-time design challenges, warranty issues, and field failures. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and extensive knowledge in structural mechanics, thermodynamics, material properties, valve-specific design considerations, and advanced computational techniques.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Automation/Optimization:

• Develop, deploy, and maintain applications and parametric simulation workflows for optimization and some automation processing, post processing and report generation tasks of FEA performed using ANSYS, including sensitivity studies, robustness evaluation, and optimization loops

• Develop, deploy, and maintain metamodeling-based calculation tools as standalone applications (C#.Net) or integrated into Excel and SolidWorks via add ins (C#.Net)

• Evaluate and contribute to the optimization plan for structural simulation/analysis and execute the plan

• Continuous communication/alignment of the simulation optimization and automation plan/execution with stakeholders

• Perform proof of concept and feasibility investigations in preparation for development tasks.

• Create user manuals and training materials for applications.

• Create engineering specifications for outsourceable work.

• Share knowledge with other Flowserve associates.

• Organize project meetings and inform steering committee members of project status and other relevant information pertaining to project completion

Structural simulation:

As the mechanical engineering optimization specialist, it is key to have in depth knowledge of the structural mechanical analysis. We are looking for a mechanical engineer with thorough understanding of the analysis and the used tools who will perform the optimization and automation of the simulation and workflow.

As part of the optimization process the specialist will also carry out the mechanical simulations.

• Lead advanced mechanical simulations on pressure vessels, rotating equipment, structural frames, and components, ensuring compliance with ASME, API, and ISO standards.(structural, RDA, dynamic, and thermal and fatigue analysis)

• Validate simulation results against experimental data or field feedback

• Drive parametric design optimization studies (Design of Experiments)

• Serve as FEA subject matter expert on cross-functional engineering teams

• Support/lead design verification, failure analysis, and product development, including product design improvement

• Drive the optimization of the workflow as part of the implementation of the optimization and developed tools

• Stay abreast of changes and advances in FEA codes.

• Stay abreast of changes and advances in Machine Learning and AI as applicable to Flowserve’s engineering processes.

• Participate in the development of FEA methodology.

• Participate in the creation of global FEA procedures.

• Participate in the development of metamodeling methodology.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related physical science field (or equivalent)

• 10 or more years of FEA experience with ANSYS Workbench applications (Mechanical, Discovery, SpaceClaim, DesignModeler, OptiSLang).

• 5 or more years of experience with object-oriented programming (C#.Net, Python, VBA).

• 5 or more years of experience with CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience customizing ANSYS with ACT, C#.Net or Javascript.

• Experience customizing SolidWorks with add-ins (C#.Net) is a plus.

• Experience customizing MS Office applications (Excel, Word) with macros (VBA) or add ins (C#.Net).

• Experience developing applications with Visual Studio

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Understanding of databases and SQL.

• Experience with metamodeling is a plus.

• Familiarity with ASME BPVC Code (Section VIII) and/or EN13445

• Knowledge of complex pump, valve and seal designs is a plus.

• Ability and proven experience to professionally communicate at all levels in the organization and with external parties. Lead technical oriented meetings. Drive the team work.

• Self-motivated, self-driven and true ownership

• Meeting deadlines and ensures implementation of the results

• Technical subject matter expert (SME) leadership