Fluids Research Engineer | Experimental Lab Systems

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is seeking an entry-level engineer to provide support for research projects focusing on fluid systems and handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with up to 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing testing programs, operating specialized facilities, and developing new business through networking and proposals. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of industry experience, internship, or undergrad research in relevant fields.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for research projects on fluid systems.
• Select instrumentation and equipment for tests.
• Develop new or modified custom test facilities.

Skills

Hands-on experience with experimental methods

Interpersonal and team skills

LabVIEW programming

Modeling in SolidWorks/Creo/Ansys/Fluent

Programming using Excel VBA/MathCAD/Matlab/Python

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is seeking an entry-level engineer to provide support for research projects focusing on fluid systems and handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with up to 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing testing programs, operating specialized facilities, and developing new business through networking and proposals. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential.