Obsolescence Engineer Mechanical

Qualifications and skills

MUST HAVE

B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

– 5 to 8 years in obsolescence management, component or sustaining engineering, or design engineering for fluid power, pneumatic, hydraulic or process equipment.

– Strong working knowledge of valves, gauges, fittings, pressure switches, O-rings, tubing, hoses and manifolds, including how to read their datasheets and select them for an application.

– Proven ability to perform form-fit-function analysis and document equivalence for engineering approval.

– Familiarity with thread and sealing standards (NPT, BSPP, JIC, ORFS, SAE, ISO), O-ring sizing standards (AS568, ISO 3601) and elastomer material compatibility.

– Experience with engineering change processes (ECR/ECN) and with PLM and ERP systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter or SAP.

– Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T and P&IDs or pneumatic schematics.

– Confident communication with suppliers, design teams and sourcing, in writing and in review meetings.

GOOD TO HAVE

– Hands-on experience with obsolescence or component-intelligence platforms such as Z2Data, Silicon Expert or Accuris/IHS, and with an IEC 62402 style obsolescence process.

– Exposure to major fluid-component suppliers such as Parker, Swagelok, Festo, SMC, Emerson/ASCO, Danfoss, Eaton, WIKA, Ashcroft, Gates or Trelleborg and their cross-reference tools.

– Experience planning or witnessing pressure, leak and cycle testing and reviewing material test certificates.

– Familiarity with hazardous-area, hygienic or pressure-equipment requirements (ATEX, PED, FDA-compliant elastomers) where applicable to the product line.

– Working knowledge of CAD (Creo, NX ) for envelope and interface checks.

– Use of AI tools or automation to speed up catalogue searches and cross-referencing.