Test Engineer

HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.); Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research services company in Texas seeks an entry-level engineer to prepare and document experiments for research objectives. The role requires 5-10 years of engineering design experience, proficiency in relevant software, and a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 annually, contributing to innovative projects in heat transfer and industrial process systems.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of engineering design experience related to industrial process systems.
• Familiarity with HTRI accepted design standards including ASME BPVC and B31.3.
• Proficiency in software supporting design such as MS Office and AutoDesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and document experiments in support of research objectives.
• Work with engineers to propose modifications to test units.
• Conduct experiments involving heat transfer with various heat exchangers.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Familiarity with ASME standards

Proficiency with MS Office

Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor

Python programming

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Codeware Compress

Job description

Overview

HTRI is looking for someone to prepare, execute, and document experiments in support of research objectives.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Work with research engineers and research technicians to propose and conduct necessary modifications to test units and conduct training on operation of the test units.
• Support the design development of research test unit upgrades/modifications, as well as support the research technicians in the construction process to ensure upgrades/modifications are being implemented as designed.
• Have experience utilizing codes and standards, such as ASME BPVC Sect. II & VIII, ASME B31.3, relevant API standards, relevant NFPA standards, etc. to adequately specify required equipment and instrumentation associated with test unit upgrades/modifications.
• Have experience developing virtual parts and assembly drawings using 3D CAD software, such as AutoDesk Inventor, to provide for construction drawings (detailed dimensioned orthographic and isometric views, including parts list).
• Have experience developing comprehensive project budgets based on formal quotations from suppliers utilizing standard-based specifications.
• Develop P&IDs, wiring schematics, and equipment drawings to document research unit modifications.
• Determine measurement accuracy and uncertainties of temperature, pressure, pressure drop, flow rate, heat balance, and other parameters.
• Coordinate calibration of instrumentation on research units and oversee maintenance of calibration equipment.
• Work with research engineers to update test unit operating manuals.
• Conduct experiments of single-phase and two-phase flow and heat transfer with and without phase change for different types of heat exchangers.
• Respond to technical inquiries related to HTRI software and methods; evaluate user cases; provide technical assistance to less experienced engineers.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Application Notes, Known Issues, and Tech Tips; write newsletter article.
• Develop skills to operate laboratory equipment, such as viscometers and laser microscopes, as required.
• Adequately communicate proposed or established changes in relevant form based on context. This could include, but is not limited to presentations, test reports, white papers, procedures, checklists, formal training, etc.

Knowledge and background requirements

• 5-10 years of engineering design experience related to industrial process systems
• Familiarity with HTRI accepted design standards: ASME BPVC Sect. II, Sect. VIII, & Sect. IV, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, Relevant API Standards, Relevant NFPA Standards
• Proficiency with software supporting design: MS Office, AutoDesk Inventor, Codeware Compress, Python
• BS, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Preferred but Not Essential

• Professional Engineer License, PE

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: Research Services