Senior Product Design Engineer Water Treatment Equipment

Year    TN, IN, India

Job Description

Job description



Job Title:



Senior Product

Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment



Location:



Chennai

Department:



Design and Engineering

Experience Required:



8 - 15 Years

Industry:



Water & Wastewater Treatment / Environmental Engineering / Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Employment Type:



Full-Time

Job Summary:



We are seeking an experienced

Senior Design Engineer

to lead the design and development of

mechanical water and wastewater treatment equipment

. The candidate should be highly skilled in mechanical design and have hands-on experience with a broad range of equipment used in effluent, sewage, and process water treatment plants. You will be responsible for turning process requirements into reliable, cost-effective, and production-ready mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:



Lead the

design and engineering

of mechanical systems and equipment used in water treatment plants. Create and manage

detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings

, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and BOMs. Work closely with process, electrical, automation, and production teams to deliver fully integrated solutions. Drive the

design of modular skid systems

for compact plant configurations. Conduct

component sizing, mechanical calculations

, and selection of motors, pumps, gearboxes, actuators, etc. Ensure compliance with

industry standards, materials specifications

, and

corrosion resistance requirements

. Provide technical documentation and support for fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing. Support

prototype development, factory testing (FAT)

, and occasionally

site commissioning (SAT)

. Review and approve vendor components, outsourced designs, and custom-fabricated parts. Mentor and supervise junior engineers, check designs, and ensure project deliverables are met on time.

Key Equipment Expertise Required:



Candidate should have prior design experience in at least

8-10 of the following equipment

:

Screw Press

(sludge dewatering systems)

Rotary Drum Screen

(coarse/fine screening)

Polymer Preparation Units

(automatic/manual)

Chemical Dosing Units & Skids

Micron Cartridge Filter Casings

Multimedia Pressure Filters (MMF, ACF, IRF)

Activated Carbon Filters

Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Systems

Lamella Clarifiers

Tube Settlers

Oil-Water Separators

Flash Mixers & Flocculators

Agitators and Mixers

(top-entry, side-entry)

Pressure Sand Filters

Storage Tanks, Day Tanks, and Chemical Tanks

Jet Mixers and Jet Aerators

Air Diffusers, Blowers, and Compressors

Pump Skids and Valve Manifolds

Skid-Mounted ETP/STP/RO/UF/DM Plants

Control Panel Integration with Mechanical Systems


Required Skills and Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical Engineering

(Master's degree preferred).

8-15 years

of relevant design experience in water treatment or process equipment. Strong command of

SolidWorks

,

AutoCAD

, and other mechanical design tools. In-depth understanding of

pumps, valves, piping

,

steel structures

, and

rotating equipment

. Ability to interpret

P&ID diagrams

,

process flows

, and convert them into mechanical assemblies. Familiarity with

materials of construction

like SS304, SS316, MS, FRP, PVC, CPVC, HDPE. Good knowledge of

welding processes

, fabrication standards, and

sheet metal

design. Awareness of industry codes: ASME, IS, DIN, ISO, EN, etc.

Preferred Skills:



Experience with

automation-ready systems

(integration with PLC, sensors, actuators). Exposure to

modular plant design

, compact STP/ETP systems. Site experience in

commissioning, retrofitting, or refurbishment

of old plants. Working knowledge of

CFD or FEA

tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:



Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead design reviews and work in a

cross-functional team

. Project and documentation management skills.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Food provided
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided
Schedule:

Day shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3838264
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TN, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year