ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Rotating Mechanical Designer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Engineer - Research Engineer focused on Rotating Mechanical Design. You will design, analyze, fabricate and test custom compressors, pumps and turbines for advanced power cycles while adhering to ASME codes.

The role involves modeling in SolidWorks, performing ANSYS analyses, and collaborating with controls, thermal, and aerodynamics teams. You will present updates to clients and publish conference papers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
• PhD with machinery design/analysis experience highly desired.
• 0–5 years in machine design and analysis; turbomachinery interest.

Responsibilities

• Model designs in SolidWorks and prepare detailed drawings.
• Analyze mechanical performance using engineering principles and ANSYS.
• Collaborate with controls, thermal, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics teams to meet design targets.
• Present design updates to clients and determine if requirements should be changed.
• Present papers at conferences to disseminate knowledge.

Skills

Radial turbomachinery

Axial turbomachinery

Rotordynamics

Thermal design

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Rotating Mechanical Designer

18-01634

Who We Are:

The rotating machinery section develops novel turbomachinery, components, and test rigs to support a wide variety of clients.

Objectives of this Role:

• Designing, fabrication, assembly, and testing of custom compressors, pumps, and turbines for advanced power cycles that meet a complex set of requirements.
• Ensure that machinery casings and pressure containment are safe and meet applicable ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes.
• Design reliable shafting and rotating components that meet required rotordynamic, stress, and thermal design constraints.
• Design high temperature components with advanced cooling, thermal barrier systems, and creep life to survive design life requirements.
• Write reports and present technical data to clients and industry peers.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Model machine designs in SolidWorks and developing detailed manufacturing drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Analyze the mechanical performance of a machine design using applicable engineering principles and advanced analysis software such as ANSYS.
• Work with a team of engineers with a specialty in controls, thermal management, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics to ensure that the design meets is intended target.
• Present updates to clients on the status of the design to collaborate and determine whether there is a need to alter design requirements.
• Present papers at applicable conferences to disseminate knowledge to the public.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• PhD with graduate experience in machinery design and analysis is highly desired.
• 0-5 years: Experience in machine design and analysis, must have an interest or academic experience in design and development of radial and axial turbomachinery
• Strong Communication skills, successfully in a team setting and ability to creatively solve problems as a team.
• Will need to operate tests outdoors, indoors, and in extreme environments at field sites.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.