Product Development Engineer

Working at Hydro International is about making a difference…whether that’s at home, at work, or in the wider world.

It all starts with our purpose: to protect people, places and the planet from flooding, pollution and water scarcity. Our mission is to make that difference, and it’s at the heart of everything we do.

At work we’re driven by a desire for expertise, innovation and excellence, and we know that to achieve that we need to collaborate, communicate and encourage one another. This is a place where we support, value and respect each other, no matter what.

At home we all have family, friends, hobbies and interests, so we work flexibly to achieve a positive work-life balance, and health, safety and wellbeing are not negotiable. We want to be the company that you’re proud tell people about.

We’re active in our communities and in the environment. We’re committed to working ethically and sustainably, and we know that we all grow by building diversity and inclusivity. Our values guide us and motivate us to be the best we can be, for ourselves, for our customers and for the planet.

We work hard to make a difference.

We want you to make a difference too. 

• Utilise computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technical skills and knowledge in the execution of Product Development Programme. This includes modelling new product concepts, conducting feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality, as well as investigating and evaluating existing technologies.
• Provide support and training to other members in the Product Development Team in the areas of fluid mechanics and CFD analysis. 
• Maintain and develop the company’s CFD capabilities (software, hardware and methods).
• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development activities.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge in relevant areas of CFD and related technologies.

• Should hold a degree or higher degree in a relevant field of Science or Engineering and have both the theoretical and practical capabilities to undertake project work of a technical nature.  The post holder should have the ability to quickly assimilate an understanding of the Group’s products and associated engineering principles. In particular, expertise should be held in the application of fluid mechanics theory and CFD simulation.
• Desirable skills are familiarity with the OpenFOAM CFD code, use of Linux operating systems for High-Performance Computing, and programming competence with Python and C++. Applicants are expected to have 0 - 5 years of industrial experience.