R&D Engineer, Mechanical Design

Energy Recovery, Inc.

. Support R&D projects involving fluid machines such as pressure exchangers, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, turbines, and turbochargers .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeIndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, particularly in fluid machinery components and assemblies, utilizing CAD software and FEA tools for robust design validation. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams across different time zones.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceProficiency in CAD SoftwareFEA Analysis Using ANSYSKnowledge of GD&TExperience with Fluid Machines

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering3-D ModelingTolerance AnalysisDesign for ManufacturabilityDFMEAFluid Machinery DesignAI Tools for EngineeringExperimental ValidationRoot-Cause AnalysisEngineering Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationGoal OrientationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ANSYS WorkbenchSolidWorksOnshapeCreoNXCATIAMATLABPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Fluid MachinesPressure ExchangersCentrifugal PumpsReciprocating PumpsTurbinesTurbochargersASME Y14.5APIISO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support R&D projects involving fluid machines such as pressure exchangers, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, turbines, and turbochargers
Design fluid machinery components and assemblies and create detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups while optimizing manufacturability and quality
Use commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS to evaluate design life and robustness of mechanical components and systems
Support experiment design and test setups to validate designs and model predictions
Use MATLAB, Python, and similar software to process test and analysis data and draw physics-based insights
Participate in engineering analyses, detailed design, DFMEA, design reviews, prototype builds, experimental validation, root-cause analyses, and release to manufacturing
Collaborate with multinational, cross-functional teams across time zones
Follow ERI’s phase-gated development process and contribute to design reviews and documentation
Contribute to validated design tools and design practices
Provide mechanical design support for new technology, new product development, and current fluid machinery product lines
Support validation testing with engineering teams in the US and India
Report to the Director, Product Design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ years of relevant industry experience, required
Hands-on mechanical design experience, including design of components and assemblies for performance, reliability and manufacturability, required
Experience designing with brittle or non-metallic materials a plus
Proficiency in CAD packages such as SolidWorks/Onshape/Creo/NX/CATIA, including 3-D modeling, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings, required
Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis required
Proficiency in FE analysis using commercial solvers such as ANSYS Workbench or equivalent required
Proficiency in using AI tools to accelerate engineering work, with sound engineering judgment to verify AI-generated results, a plus
Experience with design, analysis or testing of fluid machines such as pumps, turbines, compressors or valves a plus
Experience with DFMEA, inspection and quality control plans, and engineering standards such as ASME/API/ISO desirable
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, manage multiple tasks, and be goal oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to work from ERI's India office once it is established; the role will be remote until then
Regular overlap with US Pacific time, typically 2–4 hours in the IST evening
Position may require up to 5% travel, including international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous health plans
Generous time off
Paid family leave
Subsidized lunches
Company events
Opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community
Diverse, collaborative work culture