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    graduate student-r&d - San Antonio, United States - Southwest Research Institute

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    Who We Are:

    Join the Rotating Machinery Dynamics section as a graduate research assistant to work on a range of applied research projects. Work under direction of a Sr. Engineer to assist in assembling test rigs, operating advanced energy machinery, and working on solutions to decarbonize our world.

    Objectives of this Role:

    • Work under direction of a SR. Engineer to assist in assembling research test rigs, operating tests, and recording measurements.
    • Obtain meaningful applied research experience in the areas of turbomachinery aerodynamics, vibration, machine design, machine construction, and operation.
    • Assist companies in finding and validating new technologies for energy efficiency, energy storage, and industrial decarbonization.
    • Summer 2024 Student Position

    Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

    • Perform hands-on work in a laboratory environment as well as performing computer-related tasks that include analysis and reporting.
    • Manage and prioritize assigned tasks among multiple projects.
    • When needed, independently solve problems that do not have a clear solution path and with little direction.
    • Utilize commercial engineering software for design or analysis, this may include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or finite element analysis (FEA).
    • Conduct experimental testing using LabView for data acquisition and interpret results to make conclusions about the work.
    • Assist with various promotional and project work as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Must be pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
    • Classes or experience in MatLab, Python, ANSYS, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, or Labview
    • A valid/clear driver's license is required

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