SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


Providing design, development, and analysis on components, engines, transmissions, and vehicles, we also support research and modeling for fuel mixing, combustion, filtration, and fluid flow analysis.


Objectives of this Role:

• Serve as overall project leader for small- to medium-sized projects and lead specific tasks of larger project work scopes for all engine-based Diesel Aftertreatment Accelerated Aging Cycles (DAAAC) programs conducted at SwRI (as outlined in the CFR for sections § 1065.1131-1145).


• Requires knowledge of in-field data acquisition, processing and analysis in order to assist in creating appropriate on-engine or burner accelerated aging cycles for diesel aftertreatment systems.


• Responsible for program planning, customer interface, directing activities of technical staff on these programs and overall project conduct (technical, financial and scheduling).


• Requires interfacing with engine and aftertreatment system control modules and calibrations to ensure appropriate operation (across various engine manufacturer platforms).


• Prepare bids and promotional efforts as well as proposal presentations in the area of engine and aftertreatment accelerated aging.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Serve as overall project leader for small- to medium-sized projects and lead specific tasks of larger project work scopes for all engine-based Diesel Aftertreatment Accelerated Aging Cycles (DAAAC) programs conducted at SwRI (as outlined in the CFR for sections § 1065.1131-1145).


• Requires knowledge of in-field data acquisition, processing and analysis in order to assist in creating appropriate on-engine or burner accelerated aging cycles for diesel aftertreatment systems.


• Responsible for program planning, customer interface, directing activities of technical staff on these programs and overall project conduct (technical, financial and scheduling).


• Requires interfacing with engine and aftertreatment system control modules and calibrations to ensure appropriate operation (across various engine manufacturer platforms).


• Prepare bids and promotional efforts as well as proposal presentations in the area of engine and aftertreatment accelerated aging.

Requirements:

• Requires a Masters degree or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering.


• Must have three years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Research Engineer.


• The 3 years of experience must include experience with mechanical engineering; internal combustion engines; diesel engine specific aftertreatment systems and accelerated aging of said components; emission measurement devices; engine test cells.


• The 3 years of experience must include experience with data collection and analysis of moderate size datasets; involvement with engine and aftertreatment durability programs, as well as development programs, alternative fuels; complying with regulatory requirements for specific types of engine emission testing


• The 3 years of experience must include experience with engine control module interface across multiple platforms including CUTY, INCA, VISION, DevX, and CanApe; and data acquisition systems, including National Instruments.


• Must travel 10% domestically and internationally.


• Interested applicants must submit an application at www.swri.jobs for Job Code: 65-00638.


• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is currently recruiting for various positions in accordance with our internal Career Ladder and established educational and experience requirements. Our recruitment process ensures that education and experience requirements align with what is considered standard for each occupation at SwRI.

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


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