ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Engine Lubricant Dynamometer Test Lab at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Our Fuels and Lubricants Research Division has expertise in Engine Oil Tests; join an engineering team that supports gasoline and diesel engine crankcase oil testing activity.

Objectives of this Role:

• Facilitate engine oil tests in SwRI's engine dynamometer test laboratory.
• Interact with clients to ensure that their goals are being met.
• Develop project plans and procedures and communicate them effectively to the laboratory staff.
• Develop new capabilities in response to client needs and be forward thinking in what is next in lubricant testing.
• Write test reports, proposals, and internal procedures.
• Obtain leadership roles within the ASTM forums that govern the standardized test types that are conducted.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform lubricant testing predominately in engine dynamometer facilities; maintain working relationships with clients in accomplishment of project objectives.
• Develop innovative solutions to project problems and expand laboratory capabilities; provide project leadership.
• Use engineering practices to ensure test quality and test procedure compliance; plan, coordinate and control assigned project; develop and report technical and financial details to clients and management; resolve a variety of engineering issues related to testing.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff, summarize test data and complete written reports; interact with laboratory and staff during project activity; interface with support groups in handling contractual, legal, accounting, fabrication and purchasing requirements.
• Market SwRI services to current and prospective customers.
• Write and present technical papers as needed to further SwRI mission.
• Field phone calls as needed after hours, as laboratories run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-5 years: Must have relevant internships.
• Strong Communication Skills, Teamwork is essential for SwRI project leaders.
• Must be willing to work part of the day hands on in laboratory environment with noise, heat, oil, fuel, humidity, etc.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.