Description

Daily Duties Structural design and analysis (SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation)

Generating fatigue in metal

Experimental setup, data collection, and data analysis

Reports and presentations

Data collection

Preforming inspections

Interacting with customers

Texas Research Institute (TRI Austin) is seeking a new full time graduate mechanical engineer. As a mechanical engineer at TRI Austin, you will be responsible for development of test fixtures, load frame operation and maintenance (Instron and MTS), engineering design (and drawing creation) data analysis, structural analysis, and experimental setup and data collection.

The ability to acquire and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is mandatory for this position. 

For additional information, see: https://www.dss.mil/ma/tw/dvd/vroc/faqs/

Funding for this position is provided by U.S. Government DoD contracts. Funding is expected to continue but is subject to change due to contract turnover and renewal.

This position is an In-Person role located in Southwest Austin, TX

TRI Austin has been successfully performing research and development for over 45 years. We are a small (~40 employees) company which focuses on developing advanced materials, sensors, nondestructive evaluation techniques, and materials testing. Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at https://tri-austin.com.

TRI Austin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. TRI Austin is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Requirements

Required Expertise

•  Structural design and analysis (SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation)
•  Knowledge of fatigue in metals
•  Experimental setup, data collection, and data analysis
•  Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
•  Eligible for DoD security clearance

Preferred Expertise

•  Data Analysis
•  Nondestructive Inspection
•  Basic electrical engineering knowledge
•  Test fixture design
•  Knowledge of composites and composite structures

This position is an In-Person role located in Southwest Austin, TX

TRI Austin has been successfully performing research and development for over 45 years. We are a small (~40 employees) company which focuses on developing advanced materials, sensors, nondestructive evaluation techniques, and materials testing. Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at https://tri-austin.com.

TRI Austin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. TRI Austin is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.