Job Description

Job Title:

Testing Engineer-Pumps & Valves

Division:

Engineering

Location:

Pune

Reports to:

Manager Design Validation Lab

GENERAL SUMMARY



Responsible for product testing, validation & documentation during new product development. Specifies testing procedure for new product functional requirements, Tests and evaluates the design's overall efficiency, endurance, reliability, and safety. Creates and reviews test specifications and procedure. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, designers, and product specialists during prototyping & testing.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)


To conduct Performance, endurance testing & validation of SPX Flow Products like - pumps, valves, PHE, Homogenizers Responsible for completing validation plan in the entrusted projects in Time & in Specification. Collaborate with engineering team to understand testing requirements. To Understand testing objectives, define testing procedure & plan. Configure and setup test facility to the needed testing specifications. system integration of test equipment's with the electrical, utilities, CIP, data acquisitions, sensors, etc. Developing testing fixtures to the requirement. Responsible for loading and unloading of products for testing. Conduct test, record observation, Tear down and assembly of products for testing. Responsible for maintaining Testing specifications, Preparation, and circulation of test reports, summarizing testing observations, characteristics & identifying potential opportunities if any for new product development process. Comply with Design Control and Stage Gate processes while testing & validating prototypes and products. Responsible for calibration & troubleshooting of instruments like flowmeters, pressure gauges etc. Participate in reviews, document, and resolve open issues. Responsible for maintaining & following all safety standards, protocols for personnel & equipment's at the designated testing area. Demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to think creatively to create solutions, drive execution and focus on results. Perform periodic inspection and reporting on the products and its components under test during endurance testing. Responsible trouble shooting to avoid any down time. Maintain needed stock of consumable materials, instruments/hand tools with the right specifications. Responsible for maintaining inventory records of test products, history/revisions of test results, documentations, instruments, tools, etc.

SKILLS


Experience in performance & endurance testing of Centrifugal, PD pump, valves. PHE seal, Homogenizer Knowledge & ability to apply principles of pumping standards like API 610, API 676, and ANSI/HI 14.6, ISO 9906 etc. Experience in preparing & executing testing plans for pumps & valves for on time delivery in co-ordination with Engineering team Experience in testing and validation of mechanical seal performances per API 684 Should be able to gather, interpret & analyses historical performance data. Should be able to size accessories like coupling, motors & VFD's required for testing. Ability to understand pumping systems, P&ID's. Ability of understanding Design standards and regulatory requirements preferred. Ability to perform basic PP module transactions code using ERP preferably SAP. Ability to design / fabricate fixtures for mechanical & electrical/electronic components at testing facility. Knowledge of hygiene industry standards like 3-A, EHEDG, ASME-BPE preferred. Knowledge on "LabVIEW" or similar software's with programming skills preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, proven project handling skills and a positive energy. Good team player. Strong oral and written communication skills. Maintain focus on priorities. Maintain flexibility as priorities change. Be aware of short timelines from start to finish of project. Utilize software programs such as (but not limited to) MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint. Ability to perform tear down of pumps create reports & stand for long hours. Physically fit to lift 8-10 kg of weight during pump assemblies and testing. Ability to do Material handling, movement using pallet truck or cranes, install products for testing and uninstall. Should be skillful in using the various measurement devices to the accuracy during the teardowns and reporting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Diploma or B.E in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering with 2 to 5 years of Pumps, Valve, Heat exchanger Testing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands, fingers, handle or feel, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Use of the appropriate PPE is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a manufacturing professional office environment. The employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and loud noise while on the production floor.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPX FLOW VALUES
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SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY
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Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX Flow's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.