Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Energy
Mentorship
Training
Leadership
Presentations
Project management
Specification
Budget
Regulatory Compliance
Data
Reporting
Finance
Management
Legal
Accounting
Purchasing
Mechanical engineering
Testing
Writing
Research
Job Details
Who We Are:
We evaluate the quality and performance of conventional and new energy fuels and lubricants, including electrified vehicle applications. Our staff members can evaluate, analyze, and certify automotive products to meet SAE and industry certification standards.
Objectives of this Role:
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Special Requirements:
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research 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/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
We evaluate the quality and performance of conventional and new energy fuels and lubricants, including electrified vehicle applications. Our staff members can evaluate, analyze, and certify automotive products to meet SAE and industry certification standards.
Objectives of this Role:
- 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.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
Special Requirements:
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research 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/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
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