HTRI seeks an individual to prepare, execute, and document experiments in support of research objectives. This position is based at our Navasota, TX headquarters.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with research engineers and research technicians to propose and conduct necessary modifications to test units and conduct training on operation of test units
• Support development of designs for research test unit upgrades/modifications, as well as support research technicans in construction process to ensure upgrades/modifications are implemented as designed
• Specify required equipment and instrumentation associated with test unit upgrades/modifications using experience with applicable industrial codes and standards
• Develop virtual parts and assembly drawings using 3D CAD software to provide construction drawings (detailed dimensioned orthographic and isometric views, including parts list)
• Develop comprehensive project budgets based on formal quotations from suppliers using standard-based specifications
• Produce P&IDs, wiring schematics, and equipment drawings to document research unit modifications
• Determine measurement accuracy and uncertainties of temperature, pressure, pressure drop, flow rate, heat balance, and other parameters
• Coordinate calibration of instrumentation on research units and oversee maintenance of calibration equipment
• Work with research engineers to update test unit operating manuals
• Conduct experiments of single-phase and two-phase flow and heat transfer with and without phase change for different types of heat exchangers
• Respond to technical inquiries related to HTRI software and methods; evaluate user cases; provide technical assistance to less experienced engineers 
• Assist in preparing technical documentation including frequently asked questions (FAQs), application notes, known issues, and TechTips; write newsletter articles
• Operate laboratory equipment, such as viscometers and laser microscopes, developing skills as required
• Communicate proposed or established changes in relevant form based on context, including but not limited to presentations, test reports, white papers, procedures, checklists, formal training, etc.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not essential)
• Five to ten years of engineering design experience related to industrial process systems 
• Familiarity with HTRI-accepted design standards: ASME BPVC Sect. II, Sect. VIII, and Sect. IV; ASME B31.3 - Process Piping; relevant API standards; relevant NFPA standards
• Proficiency with software supporting design: Microsoft Office, AutoDesk Inventor, Codeware Compress, and Python 

Individual must already have authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Submit résumé to 

Human Resources 
Heat Transfer Research, Inc.
P.O. Box 1390
Navasota, TX  77868 USA

[email protected] 

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