Job Description

SPX FLOW is a premier provider of innovative process solutions, delivering high-value technology, service and support to leading nutrition, health, and industrial businesses around the globe. Our unique expertise spans generations and engineering disciplines, allowing us to solve complex challenges and create scalable solutions that meet the strategic objectives of the companies that nourish and build our world.


We're based in Charlotte, N.C., with operations in more than 30 nations and sales in more than 140 countries. Our landmark facilities are Innovation and Design Centers, which are located around the globe. These state-of-the-art collaboration labs are where we partner with leading nutrition, health, and industrial manufacturers, bringing together trusted brands and technologies to meet new consumer expectations and anticipate industry trends.


To learn more, please visit spxflow.com.




JOB 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. Will be responsible to create P&ID, piping layout, Mechanical design of Skids. Good hands-on 2D & 3D software (inventor) for mechanical piping design and layout. AutoCAD In Inventor proficiency is a must. Good in Food process knowledge. Creates and reviews test specifications and procedure. Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, designers, and product specialists during prototyping & testing.




PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES





• To conduct Performance, endurance testing & validation of SPX Flow Products like - pumps, valves, Mixers, 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 initial testing setup as the test procedure and validation. Create documentation for Initial Qualification and Testing qualification.
• 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.
• Shall be working closely with core team for Design lab and the suppliers/vendors
• Creating P&ID, piping layout, Mechanical design of Skids.
• Define piping requirements. Prepare and review drawings,
• Good hands-on 2D & 3D software for mechanical piping design and layout. Autocad proficiency is a must.
• Creation of tank spec., Drawings and review supplier drawings, Quality check at supplier during execution.
• keep track of all the drawing revisions, BOQ, instrumentation list, etc.
• Closely co-ordinate with vendors and understand the specifications and implement in the P&ID and layout, inspection at site/supplier, monitoring the progress. Escalate risk to Quality and Ontime delivery
• 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.






KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES





• Experience in performance & endurance testing of Hygienic equipment's, like Centrifugal, PD pump & valves.
• Experience in preparing & executing testing plans for pumps & valves for on time delivery in co-ordination with Engineering team
• 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 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.
• Should have knowledge on the standards related to piping and welding.
• Experience of working Project involving fluid processing, Piping in F & B sector.
• Should have strong experience in creating P&ID, piping layout.
• Good hands-on 2D mechanical piping design and layout. 3D Piping would be additional, minimum AutoCAD & Inventor proficiency needed.
• Experience in developing tank drawings, manufacturing process - Exposure to high pressure vessels, SILOs, Sanitary, pilot plant, jacketing on the tanks is 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 6 to 10 years of Hygienic equipment testing / Projects and maintenance.