SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Engine and Aftertreatment Evaluation
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:
The Engine and Aftertreatment Evaluation (EAE) section performs a wide array of evaluation and development programs utilizing engines, aftertreatment systems and components, fuels, lubricants and sensors to support our customers, which include OEMs, suppliers, government regulatory bodies and industry groups. This work supports a wide range of products, from proof of concept to development to in-field support and evaluation. The products developed and tested typically result in reduced environmental impacts (i.e. cleaner air), improved efficiency and/or increased customer satisfaction.
Objectives of this Role:

• Assist with achieving section, department and division technical goals through project support (24/7 operation).
• Projects typically involve the development and evaluation of products intended to reduce emissions and/or improve fuel economy, as well as demonstrate durability.
• Support engineering and technical staff in testing and development of engines and pollution control systems for current and future power generation applications.
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of aftertreatment test systems, engines and associated support systems, including installation into specialized test cell laboratories.
• Conduct calibration, operation and maintenance of high precision measurement equipment, including various emission measurement devices.
• Utilize various software packages to operate test cells, interact with engine control units, perform calibrations and process / analyze data.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Operate various test cells utilized to evaluate and characterize the performance of diesel aftertreatment systems.
• Involves establishing and following procedural requirements to ensure repeatable, precise and accurate measurements.
• Perform calibrations on various measurement systems utilized throughout the laboratory (temperature, pressure, flow, speed, concentration, emissions, etc.).
• Assist with the installation and removal of engines into test cells, along with necessary support equipment.
• Perform check-in of client-supplied and SwRI ordered materials.
• Perform maintenance on and modifications to gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines, as well as building and test cell support systems.
• Interface with various software packages to verify test parameters are being met, as well as troubleshooting any abnormal operation.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 2 - 10 years: Hands-on experience with automotive tools and/or engines as mechanic, welder, fabrication, test cell operator.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Powertrain 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.

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