ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Rotating Mechanical Designer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks engineers to design, analyze, and test custom compressors, pumps, and turbines for advanced power cycles. You will ensure safe casing and pressure containment per ASME codes and craft reliable rotordynamic components for high-temperature applications.

The role involves SolidWorks modeling, fabrication drawings, and ANSYS-based performance analysis, collaborating with controls, thermal, and aerodynamics specialists, and presenting results to

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's, Master's or 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, with interest in radial/axial turbomachinery.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to operate tests outdoors, indoors, and in extreme environments at field sites.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.
• Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR work.

Responsibilities

• Model machine designs in SolidWorks and develop detailed manufacturing drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Analyze the mechanical performance of designs using engineering principles and ANSYS.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure designs meet target specifications.
• Present design updates to clients and peers; present papers at conferences.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Field testing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

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.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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