TECHNICIAN - Automotive Technician at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


We perform testing on all vehicles, from compact cars to tractor-trailers and off-road equipment, and for internal combustion engines ranging from lawn mowers to locomotives. We also operate a fully functional tribology laboratory with unique capabilities to support client research programs.


Objectives of this Role:

• Provide lubricant and fuel testing for various clients on different test types according to ASTM and proposal procedures.


• Provide fuel testing for various clients on different test types for both on-road and dynamometer testing.


• Provide Fuel and Lubricant testing in a safe manner by following safety practices and Environmental Management and Quality Systems.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Operate vehicle tests via computer control for data acquisition to measure engine lubricant performance, fuel performance or engine durability performance.


• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors and project engineers concerning test status.


• Perform dyno maintenance; document and track; Prepare gear box for calibration; Assemble and disassemble auxiliary pumps and motors in support of the operating equipment.


• Prepare extracts and label fuel and lubricant test samples for analysis.


• Perform light mechanical duties


• Tie-down vehicles on drive-on dynos; connect diagnostic equipment to monitor vehicle performance; use scanners on different makes and models of vehicles and interpret codes; prep fuel system for testing.


• Enter recorded data into a computer database; perform routine vehicle maintenance; maintain a clean working environment and comply with all safety regulations and standards for working around potentially hazardous materials in the operation of tests.


• Untie vehicles and deliver to other buildings; drive test vehicles to accumulate mileage; ability to travel and perform oil changes and obtain oil samples at a remote location.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Shift work required.


• 2+ years: Vocational or commercial gasoline automotive experience.


• 0-1 years: Knowledge of Microsoft applications i.e. Excel and MS Word.


• Due to project needs, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work as well as a need to work on scheduled days off with advanced notice may be requested.


• Exposure to solvents, fuels and lubricants; i.e. pentane, gasoline, solvent, diesel, jet fuel, acetone, heptane, ethanol.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research home page.

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