Job Details Currently logged in as [sign out] Job Cart Session Expiration Warning Youve been inactive for a while. For your security, well log you out automatically. Click "Stay Online" to continue your session. Your session will expire in 120 seconds. Stay Online Logout ? Help ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Research, Development, and Testing Engineer 18-01613 Email a friend Who We Are: We design, study, and validate complex fluid flow systems and system components, often for high pressure applications. Due to the nature of our work, safety is always a top priority. We strive to create a workplace defined by mutual respect, collaboration, and continual improvement. Objectives of this Role: Provide engineering support and project management for validation testing of high-pressure safety valves and other flow system test articles / technologies. Interact with commercial and government clients to develop and execute test protocols, coordinate logistics for test articles, and manage timely execution of deliverables. Coordinate and support the preparation and delivery of final written reports and certifications to our customers. Provide engineering support for custom flow loop system design and implementation. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Perform engineering design and analysis of complex fluid flow systems in support of validation testing or other research studies. Communicate with clients to arrange for testing of their test articles including quoting/bidding the cost to test based on their requirements. Review and prepare test data, written reports, and certificates as deliverables for clients. Coordinate with the team of engineers and technicians to execute all preparation, safety assessment, setup, testing, and data processing tasks needed for each project. Use sound project management skills to drive successful technical and financial performance of projects. Ensure strict adherence to test procedures and safety protocols per the Quality Management System, and work with the team to document and close any non-conformances. Develop and maintain business through networking, customer engagement, attending conferences, and proposal writing. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related engineering degree. 0-5 years: Internship or undergraduate research in the area of: petroleum systems, complex fluid flow systems, fluid rheology or similar field. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with good interpersonal skills to effectively manage client interactions. Must be highly organized with great attention to detail. A valid/clear drivers license is required. Special Requirements: Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Label $(document).ready(function () { //if (window.screen.availWidth < 800) { // $("#tblMain").css("width", "100%"); // $("*").css("font-size", "x-large"); // $("body").css("margin", "5px"); //} jsSocials.shares.X = { label: "X", logo: "Images/x-logo.jpg", shareUrl: "https://twitter.com/share?url=" + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + "&text=Job%20Details", countUrl: "", renderer: function () { var $result = $(" "); var $link = $("").attr("target", "_blank").attr("href", this.shareUrl).addClass("jssocials-share-link"); var $img = $("
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