Job Description

An engineer with experience in aquatic life systems who would work in fields like aquaculture, aquarium design, applying pneumatic and hydraulic principles to manage water flow, aeration, temperature control, and other vital aspects for aquatic organisms in controlled environments. This role involves designing and maintaining systems like automated feeding, water filtration, and live specimen handling, requiring knowledge of fluid dynamics, system automation, and specialized equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and optimize aquatic life support systems (filtration, aeration, circulation, and temperature regulation). Apply pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid dynamics principles to manage precise water flow and pressure balance. Develop automated feeding and monitoring systems using. Design sensor networks for dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, salinity, turbidity, and nutrient monitoring. Specify and integrate pumps, valves, compressors, blowers, chillers, heat exchangers, and UV sterilizers. Ensure system compliance with water quality standards and biological requirements. Produce CAD drawings, P&ID diagrams, and technical documentation. Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical failures and conduct preventive maintenance.

Technical Qualifications:

Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and process control. Experience with hydraulic circuits, pneumatic actuators, and valve selection. Proficiency in automation and control systems, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet/IP). Familiarity with instrumentation and sensors for water quality (PH, DO probes, conductivity meters, ORP sensors). Hands-on with piping, pumps, blowers, and filtration systems (sand, cartridge, biofilters, protein skimmers). CAD and engineering tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS ). Knowledge of electrical systems: wiring schematics, relays, motor drives , low-voltage control. Material knowledge for corrosion resistance and bio-compatibility. Data acquisition and remote monitoring (IoT dashboards, cloud integration, Python/C for embedded systems).

Preferred Extras:

Background in environmental control systems. Knowledge of energy-efficient system design (heat recovery, renewable integration). * Familiarity with standards and regulations for aquatic research, aquaculture, or water treatment.