Company Overview
Flowserve is the recognized world leader in supplying pumps, valves, seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical, and other industries. With more than 16,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we combine our global reach with a local presence. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechatronics Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone.
Role Summary
As a Principal Mechatronics Engineer, you will join our global Innovation team focused on rapidly bringing new products to market. Based in Budapest, you will work with global project teams, providing expertise in mechatronic system design, systems architecture development, firmware development, signal processing, controller programming, and system cybersecurity. Your role will encompass research, ideation, proof of concept, and proof of value demonstrations, paving the way for new product development and integrated solutions. Collaborating closely with internal technical teams, engineering units, and the product management team, you will align innovation priorities and drive the development of advanced mechatronics technologies.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership on complex projects involving mechatronics and digital solutions, applying engineering principles to devise innovative solutions.
Lead concept development projects by: Generating innovative product or solution concepts using systematic problem-solving and design thinking. - Recommending buy / build / partner approaches for competitive product commercialization.
Collaborate with technical specialists and engineering leaders to develop proofs of concept and partner with the product management team for proof-of-value demonstrations.
Coordinate and develop global mechatronics platform architectures, leveraging synergies between product platforms to create a unified technology platform for all products.
Drive the development of mechatronics technologies, focusing on:
Digital solutions and modern drive technologies for intelligent fluid and vacuum pump systems.
Digital solutions for competitive actuator products.
Modern electronics technologies for pneumatic-driven positioner electronics.
Guide external technical teams contracted to support development of key enabling components/features outside Flowserve’s scope of expertise
Collaborate with the technology scouting team to monitor industry trends, maintain networks with partners, and explore potential technology collaborations.
Propose investment plans to build mechatronics platform capabilities.
Partner with the strategic business management team to:
Develop detailed project charters and execution plans.
Support voice-of-customer activities and evaluate business potential.
Develop and maintain an international network with Flowserve teams and external partners, defining and evaluating global buy-build-partner opportunities.
Participate in regular reviews with business and technology leaders, providing updates on the innovation funnel.
Travel up to 20% as required, primarily to the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Required Qualifications and Experience
At least Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in technology development and innovation, with a strong interest in commercializing advanced technologies.
Excellent systems-level understanding across relevant technical disciplines, including electronics, mechanics, physics, and user interfaces.
Demonstrated success developing and commercializing new products or solutions that incorporate differentiating technologies.
Experience in research and innovation; familiarity with design-thinking methods is preferred.
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions in a multinational environment.
Professional English proficiency.
Demonstrated expertise in: Hardware platform architecture; Modern software and data-modeling architecture concepts; Product development involving modern motors, drives, and power-electronics technologies; Embedded hardware and software integration; Low-power measurement-electronics development; Simulation-based development; Modern drive-control and process-control theories.
Experience with concept generation and technology commercialization strategies.
Strong industry network and the ability to identify, assess, and develop global technology partnerships.
Ability to conduct comprehensive evaluations of the technical and market potential of new products and technologies.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Familiarity with strategic business management, including voice-of-customer activities.
Experience facilitating collaboration between technical and business functions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in technology development and innovation
- Systems-level understanding across electronics, mechanics, physics, and user interfaces
- Success developing and commercializing new products or solutions incorporating differentiating technologies
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills in a multinational environment
- Professional English proficiency
- Expertise in hardware platform architecture
- Expertise in modern software and data-modeling architecture concepts
- Experience with motors, drives, and power-electronics product development
- Experience integrating embedded hardware and software
- Experience developing low-power measurement electronics
- Experience with simulation-based development
- Knowledge of modern drive-control and process-control theories
- Experience with concept generation and technology commercialization strategies
- Strong industry network and ability to develop global technology partnerships
- Ability to evaluate the technical and market potential of new products and technologies
- Master’s degree
- Familiarity with research and innovation design-thinking methods
- Strategic business management and voice-of-customer experience
- Experience facilitating collaboration between technical and business functions
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flowserve Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Flowserve Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
Flowserve Corporation Insights
What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
