Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Rotating Mechanical Designer

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • PhD with graduate experience in machinery design is highly desired.
  • 0-5 years of experience in machine design and analysis.
  • Interest or academic experience in radial and axial turbomachinery design and development is essential.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Must be able to operate tests in various environments, including extreme conditions.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, assemble, and test custom compressors, pumps, and turbines for advanced power cycles.
  • Ensure machinery casings and pressure containment meet ASME codes for safety.
  • Design reliable shafting and rotating components considering various engineering constraints.
  • Develop high temperature components with advanced cooling and thermal barrier systems.
  • Write reports and present technical data to clients and peers.
  • Model designs in SolidWorks and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Analyze mechanical performance using engineering principles and advanced software like ANSYS.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with a team of specialized engineers.
  • Opportunities to present research at industry conferences.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in power cycle engineering.
  • Possibility of working on advanced, innovative projects in turbomachinery.
  • Involvement in the entire lifecycle of machinery design, from conceptualization to testing.
Full Job Description
  • Designing, fabrication, assembly, and testing of custom compressors, pumps, and turbines for advanced power cycles that meet a complex set of requirements.
  • Ensure that machinery casings and pressure containment are safe and meet applicable ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes.
  • Design reliable shafting and rotating components that meet required rotordynamic, stress, and thermal design constraints.
  • Design high temperature components with advanced cooling, thermal barrier systems, and creep life to survive design life requirements.
  • Write reports and present technical data to clients and industry peers.

  • Model machine designs in SolidWorks and developing detailed manufacturing drawings for fabrication and assembly.
  • Analyze the mechanical performance of a machine design using applicable engineering principles and advanced analysis software such as ANSYS.
  • Work with a team of engineers with a specialty in controls, thermal management, thermodynamics, and aerodynamics to ensure that the design meets is intended target.
  • Present updates to clients on the status of the design to collaborate and determine whether there is a need to alter design requirements.
  • Present papers at applicable conferences to disseminate knowledge to the public.

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
  • PhD with graduate experience in machinery design and analysis is highly desired.
  • 0-5 years: Experience in machine design and analysis, must have an interest or academic experience in design and development of radial and axial turbomachinery
  • Strong Communication skills, successfully in a team setting and ability to creatively solve problems as a team.
  • Will need to operate tests outdoors, indoors, and in extreme environments at field sites.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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