Role Summary:
As a Mechatronics Principal, you will join our global innovation team in Singapore to lead the mechatronics technology platform. 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:
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Provide technical leadership on complex projects involving mechatronics and digital solutions, applying engineering principles to devise innovative solutions.
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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. - Collaborating with technical specialists and engineering leaders to develop proofs of concept and partner with the product management team for proof-of-value demonstrations.
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Coordinate and develop global mechatronics platform architectures, leveraging synergies between product platforms to create a unified technology platform for all products.
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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.
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Collaborate with the technology scouting team to monitor industry trends, maintain networks with partners, and explore potential technology collaborations.
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Propose investment plans to build mechatronics platform capabilities.
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Partner with the strategic business management team to: - Develop detailed project charters and execution plans. - Support voice-of-customer activities and evaluate business potentials.
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Develop and maintain an international network with Flowserve teams and external partners, defining and evaluating global buy-build-partner opportunities.
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Participate in regular reviews with business and technology leaders, providing updates on the innovation funnel.
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Travel up to 30% as required.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
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Many years of experience in technology and innovation, with a strong interest in advanced technology commercialization.
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Proven track record in developing and commercializing new products or solutions with differentiating technologies.
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Research and innovation experience, with design thinking as a preferred asset.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions in a multinational environment.
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Expertise in: - Hardware platform architecture. - Modern software and data modelling architecture concepts. - Developing products with modern motor, drive, and power electronics technology. - Embedded hardware and software integration. - Low-power measurement electronics development.
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Experience with concept generation and technology commercialization strategies.
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Strong network within the industry to identify and evaluate global technology partnerships.
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Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of technology and market potential for new products.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
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Familiarity with strategic business management, including voice-of-customer activities.
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Experience in facilitating collaboration between technical and business functions.
