Test Engineer

HTRI is looking for someone to prepare, execute, and document experiments in support of research objectives.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with research engineers and research technicians to propose and conduct necessary modifications to test units and conduct training on operation of the test units.
• Support the design development of research test unit upgrades/modifications, as well as support the research technicians in the construction process to ensure upgrades/modifications are being implemented as designed.
• Have experience utilizing codes and standards, such as ASME BPVC Section II & VIII, ASME B31.3, relevant API standards, relevant NFPA standards, etc. to adequately specify required equipment and instrumentation associated with test unit upgrades/modifications.
• Have experience developing virtual parts and assembly drawings using 3D CAD software, such as AutoDesk Inventor, to provide for construction drawings (detailed dimensioned orthographic and isometric views, including parts list).
• Have experience developing comprehensive project budgets based on formal quotations from suppliers utilizing standard-based specifications.
• Develop 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 (FAQ), Application Notes, Known Issues, and Tech Tips; write newsletter article.
• Develop skills to operate laboratory equipment, such as viscometers and laser microscopes, as required.
• Adequately communicate proposed or established changes in relevant form based on context. This could include, but is not limited to presentations, test reports, white papers, procedures, checklists, formal training, etc.

KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years of engineering design experience related to industrial process systems
• Familiarity with HTRI accepted design standards: ASME BPVC Sect. II, Sect. VIII, & Sect. IV, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, Relevant API Standards, Relevant NFPA Standards
• Proficiency with software supporting design: M.S. Office, AutoDesk Inventor, Codeware Compress, Python

Minimum Required

• BS, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training, EIT

Preferred but Not Essential

• Professional Engineer License, PE