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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineer - Pilot Plants

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, Texas, US
Full-time

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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineer - Pilot Plants

Our team is resonsible for Design Engineering, Procurement, and construction of various scale pilot plants. Join us to fill a role in design and construction of pilot plants.

Objectives of this Role :

  • This position will fill a role in design and construction of multi-floor pilot plants.
  • Use SolidWorks PRO to build designs and detail plans for quick turnaround pilot plants.
  • Analyze and evaluate and stress related issues to current and new builds.
  • Support operations for pilot plants for process development by expanding our technical portfolio of offerings to our clients.
  • Be leader in operations training, procurement, and inventory control for process development and pilot plants, with expertise in technical areas of the research.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities :

Design processes or unit operations for chemical or refinery systems using Solidworks PRO. Plan and conduct research and process development work.

Expand area of expertise (ideally decarbonization, pyrolysis, batch / CSTR kinetics, biomass conversion).

  • Perform Pipe Stress Analysis using CAD simulations and hand calculations. Must be able to explain the results.
  • Create construction plans to ensure the project build is on time and within budget.
  • Oversee process integration from design phase to installation for small- and large-scale pilot plant projects.
  • Communicate with vendors, clients, and operators to set up equipment and construct systems for new processes.
  • Promote and secure new work as trained through mentorship and internal business development training.

Requirements :

  • Requires an Bachelors or a Masters Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-5 years : Direct experience with chemical and mechanical engineering process development work (developing Excel spreadsheets for mechanical engineering calculations) to include designing and installation of process equipment.
  • High attention to detail in calculations, design, and operations.
  • Must be able to develop CAD models, perform stress analysis, and produce detailed fabrication drawings.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and interface with clients or potential clients as needed during the project or proposal process.
  • Must be able to conduct tasks in parallel.
  • Experience in any of the following areas : biomass conversion, biofuels, hydrotreating, carbon capture, carbon utilization, plastics recycling, pyrolysis, coking, distillation, electrolysis, clean hydrogen.
  • A valid / clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements :

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

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