LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Automotive Fuel and Lubricant Engineer

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Mentoring/training junior level staff, leading programs, developing new programs and solutions, interfacing with clients frequently, interfacing with leadership frequently
  • Be a SwRI problem solver that exercises creativity in developing premier solutions for clients in government and industry.
  • Write technical reports, papers, proposals and prepare technical presentations for client meetings and conferences; attend and present at conferences or other events to actively promote SwRI business.
  • Work in a team to ensure client goals are met.

  • Perform fuel, lubricant, and other automotive testing.
  • Provide project leadership in the performance of tests to customer's specifications.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Use engineering practices to ensure test quality and compliance with procedures.
  • Summarize test data, complete reports, develop and report technical and financial details to clients and management.
  • Maintain working relationships with clients in accomplishment of project objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and staff; interact with laboratory and staff during project activity; interface with support groups in handling contractual, legal, accounting, fabrication and purchasing requirements.
  • Develop innovative solutions to project problems and expand laboratory capabilities.
  • 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.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
  • 5+ years: Experience with automotive lubricant or fuel testing required. Experience with any of the following desired: chassis dyno testing, fuel industry or blending, additives, combustion engine, electric vehicle, or hybrid electric vehicle.
  • Strong writing skills desired.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Created: 2024-06-20
Reference: 08-01285
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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