Flowserve
Flow control pumps, valves, seals, automation
Mechatronics Controls Engineer
More locations: Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Travel of up to 20% domestically and internationally is required.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience in control systems, mechatronic product development, industrial power and control panels, or related industrial technologies.
- Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototyping, testing, and validation.
- Strong capability in programmable logic controller programming and controls logic development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and contribute as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
- Guide other controls and electrical engineers in executing the overall controls architecture vision.
- Define and develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring, connectivity, and intelligent diagnostics.
- Lead platform and device selection to meet product requirements, including modularity, scalability, and system performance.
- Integrate electrical, mechanical, and controls components so the overall system performs the required tasks.
- Create, edit, and maintain control programs using programmable logic controller tools such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related platforms.
- Help translate product and system needs into clear controls requirements and technical solutions.
- Support validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting to verify product performance and reliability.
- Improve controls functionality and enhance integration between mechanical components and intelligent control features, especially diagnostics.
- Work with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, product management, project management, and suppliers to meet technical, timing, and customer requirements.
- Contribute to design requirements, development documentation, validation records, and technical reviews.
- Experience with CODESYS and fieldbus.
- Experience with industrial devices such as variable frequency drives, motion controllers, sensors, and input/output systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet.
- Experience with industrial panel or system validation in a product development environment.
- Exposure to mechatronics, connected products, or intelligent diagnostics solutions.
About the company
Flowserve is a global provider of flow control equipment and services for major industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It designs, manufactures, and services pumps, valves, seals, and automation solutions to move and regulate fluids in large industrial systems. Its offerings include both new equipment sales and aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, and optimization of installed assets, supported by a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers, and sales offices. The company differentiates itself through its engineering expertise, broad product portfolio, and global footprint that enables customized, reliable solutions for complex operations. Flowserve aims to help customers operate safely and efficiently by ensuring high performance and long asset life through effective flow control and system reliability.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1912
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reached $0.95, and full-year guidance rose to $4.05-$4.20.
- Backlog hit $3.34 billion in Q2 2026, supporting deliveries into 2027.
- Nuclear bookings topped $110 million in Q2 2026, benefiting from AI-driven power demand.
What critics are saying
- Starboard Value attacked execution in May 2026, forcing management under constant margin scrutiny.
- Energy Recovery sued Flowserve on October 28, 2025; a damages ruling threatens desalination revenue.
- Organic sales fell about 1% in 2026; another miss weakens valuation before 2030.
What makes Flowserve unique
- Flowserve's Trillium valves deal closed June 30, 2026, deepening nuclear capabilities.
- Flowserve's aftermarket business posted record $700 million bookings in Q2 2026.
- Flowserve targets 20% adjusted operating margin by 2030, signaling durable process advantage.
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↑ 2%MD Sass, a boutique asset management firm, initiated a position in Flowserve Corporation during Q2 2026, highlighting the industrial flow management equipment company in its investor letter. The firm's thesis centres on nuclear power, noting that Flowserve is a leading supplier of highly engineered pumps and valves for nuclear reactors. These mission-critical components operate under extreme conditions and are difficult to replace due to regulatory requirements, creating attractive economics and long-term revenue streams. The company's adjusted operating margins reached 14.8% in 2025, up 300 basis points year-on-year, with management targeting approximately 20% by 2030. As of Q2 2026, 51 hedge funds held Flowserve shares, up from 48 the previous quarter. The stock closed at $80.33 on 28 August 2026.
Flowserve reported Q2 revenues of $1.17 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations by 0.9%. The flow control equipment manufacturer posted mixed results, with full-year earnings per share guidance beating expectations but next-quarter revenue guidance missing significantly. The company delivered the weakest guidance update and slowest revenue growth amongst its gas and liquid handling peers. Despite this, Flowserve shares rose 12.7% following the report and currently trade at $78.80. The gas and liquid handling sector showed strong Q2 performance overall. The 11 tracked companies in this segment beat consensus revenue estimates by 2.1% on average, though next quarter's guidance came in 0.8% below expectations. Share prices across the sector have risen 3.4% on average since results were announced.
Flowserve Corporation trimmed its full-year growth outlook following a decline in organic sales of approximately 1%. The industrial pump and valve supplier faced activist investor pressure questioning management execution. According to Voya Investment Management's second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Flowserve accounted for 1.38% of its Dynamic Small Cap Fund portfolio but detracted from performance during the quarter. The fund's machine learning models had initially taken a positive view of the company's valuation and short interest features. As of 14 August 2026, Flowserve shares closed at $80.87, giving the company a market capitalisation of $10.28 billion. Despite the quarterly setback, the stock gained 51.95% over the previous 52 weeks. At the end of the first quarter, 48 hedge funds held positions in Flowserve, down from 51 the previous quarter.
Flowserve appoints Ajay Agrawal to Board of Directors. Flowserve Corporation announced on August 5th that its Board of Directors has elected Ajay Agrawal as a member of the Board of Directors, and appointed him to serve on the Organization and Compensation Committee and Technology, Innovation and Risk Committee, effective August 5, 2026. "We are incredibly excited to welcome Ajay to Flowserve's Board," said Scott Rowe, Flowserve President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ajay's unique combination of portfolio leadership, aftermarket expertise and disciplined M&A experience across multiple industries will bring valuable perspective to Flowserve's Board and management team as we strengthen our leading position serving the world's critical industries and execute our long-term growth strategy." Mr. Agrawal currently serves as the Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Services at Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions company. His experience also includes serving as Carrier's Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of its Global Services and Healthy Buildings business. Prior to his experience at Carrier, Mr. Agrawal was the President of Aftermarket Services at Collins Aerospace. "Ajay's experience shaping portfolio strategy, executing complex M&A transactions and demonstrating leadership in the industrial manufacturing industry will further strengthen our Board," said John Garrison, Chairman of the Flowserve Board of Directors. "His track record of driving profitable growth, advancing strategic transformation and building high-performing businesses will provide valuable insight as Flowserve continues to serve customers across critical infrastructure markets and creates long-term value for shareholders." Mr. Agrawal holds a doctorate in engineering from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Flowserve (FLS) receives a Hold from Oppenheimer. Jul. 31, 2026, 10:05 PM Oppenheimer analyst maintained a Hold rating on Flowserve yesterday. The company's shares closed yesterday at $75.99. * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Flowserve has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $88.89, representing a 16.98% upside. In a report released on July 30, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $82.00 price target. Based on Flowserve's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $1.17 billion and a net profit of $99 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $1.19 billion and had a net profit of $81.75 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 47 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of FLS in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in May 2026, Michael Mcmurray, a Director at FLS bought 2,500.00 shares for a total of $164,275.00. Read More on FLS: