What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Research, Development, and Testing Engineer position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are:
We design, study, and validate complex fluid flow systems and system components, often for high pressure applications. Due to the nature of our work, safety is always a top priority. We strive to create a workplace defined by mutual respect, collaboration, and continual improvement.
Objectives of this Role:
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
We design, study, and validate complex fluid flow systems and system components, often for high pressure applications. Due to the nature of our work, safety is always a top priority. We strive to create a workplace defined by mutual respect, collaboration, and continual improvement.
Objectives of this Role:
- Provide engineering support and project management for validation testing of high-pressure safety valves and other flow system test articles / technologies.
- Interact with commercial and government clients to develop and execute test protocols, coordinate logistics for test articles, and manage timely execution of deliverables.
- Coordinate and support the preparation and delivery of final written reports and certifications to our customers.
- Provide engineering support for custom flow loop system design and implementation.
- Perform engineering design and analysis of complex fluid flow systems in support of validation testing or other research studies.
- Communicate with clients to arrange for testing of their test articles including quoting/bidding the cost to test based on their requirements.
- Review and prepare test data, written reports, and certificates as deliverables for clients.
- Coordinate with the team of engineers and technicians to execute all preparation, safety assessment, setup, testing, and data processing tasks needed for each project.
- Use sound project management skills to drive successful technical and financial performance of projects.
- Ensure strict adherence to test procedures and safety protocols per the Quality Management System, and work with the team to document and close any non-conformances.
- Develop and maintain business through networking, customer engagement, attending conferences, and proposal writing.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering degree.
- 0-5 years: Internship or undergraduate research in the area of: petroleum systems, complex fluid flow systems, fluid rheology or similar field.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with good interpersonal skills to effectively manage client interactions.
- Must be highly organized with great attention to detail.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas