R&D Engineer

Outland Recruiting; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an experienced engineer in Fenton, Missouri, to perform detailed engineering studies and provide technical support for product development focused on process design. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, with a strong understanding of CFD/FEA tools. A four-year college degree in engineering is required, while a master's degree is desirable. This role demands critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and process design.
• Highly skilled in applying process design methods.
• Self-motivated and self-reliant with a strong laboratory skill set.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering studies for product development.
• Provide technical support focused on process design and experimentation.
• Generate RELAP5 and CFD models for R&D efforts.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Process engineering fundamentals

Laboratory skills

Education

Four-year college education - BSME, BSAE, or BSChE

MS or higher (desirable)

Tools

CFD/FEA tools (ANSYS Fluent or Equivalent)

Thermal modeling software

Job description

Perform detailed engineering studies in support of product development, project execution, Warranty group and Aftermarket efforts.

Formal Policy Setting Responsibilities

Formally responsible for providing input into policies associated with the job's purpose and essential responsibilities.

Routine Decision Making/Problem Solving

Responsible for developing the proper method to formulate solutions to Research & Development and New Product Development tasks. This includes selection of the proper tools and engineering data required to complete the analysis.

• Actively participate in both independent and group R&D studies
• Provide strong technical support with a focus on process design, hydrodynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer areas.
• Plan, develop and perform complex experiments to advance knowledge base and market competitiveness.
• Generate RELAP5 and CFD models in support of NPD/R&D efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge

• Experience in the areas of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and process design
• Highly skilled in applying process design methods, tools, and theory.
• Experience in using CFD/FEA tools (ANSYS Fluent or Equivalent) and/or thermal modeling software.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Must possess a high degree of critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals
• Strong laboratory skill set.
• Self-motivated and self-reliant
• Must be knowledgeable in calculation methods regarding thermodynamic and hydrodynamic processes and understand their applications with regard to operation and design.

Formal Education

Four-year college education - BSME, BSAE or BSChE minimum (MS or higher desirable)

Experience

5+ years of experience with a focus on process, design, operations, base research, and computational methods.