LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Automotive Fuel and Lubricant Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
- 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.