Research Engineer

ABOUT THE JOB – Research & Development Engineer

Location: Houston, Westplain Campus

Work Environment: On-site Monday – Friday

Work Schedule/Hours: Normal Business Hours

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $90,000 – 105,000+ USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

As R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for projects of varying size and complexity. You will leverage state-of-the-art simulation tools, such as CFD and CAD, as well as perform hands-on testing and validation to help solve technically challenging problems (i.e., root cause analysis). You will work closely with other disciplines from Product Management to Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Sales to improve current designs and identify solutions needed to meet new global market trends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate work with an international team of designers, mechanical and simulation engineers in our Bangalore Design Center.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Design and develop new products utilizing advanced modeling tools and engineering principles.
• Support VAVE activities for existing product lines and use information as the basis for NPD.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Use simulation methods (e.g., FEA, CFD) for accurate performance predictions and reduced development cycles.
• Interface with Product Managers, Applications Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing, and other functions during all phases of product development.
• Apply engineering analysis to make data-driven design decisions.
• Generate design manuals for new products and support the creation of technical documentation.
• Develop and review design prototypes, perform tests, and finalize product design to facilitate production.
• Analyze new components, materials, and technologies to evaluate functionality for all new product development.
• Prepare comprehensive project plans with technical objectives and detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze product costs and prepare schedule plans for effective implementation of programs.
• Prepare and approve product design and test plans, review designs, and recommend adequate changes to the approved models before the actual rollout of new products.
• Approve prototypes of new designs, conduct performance analysis of prototypes, and ensure the assembly of products follow the company’s quality parameters.
• Comply with Design Control and NPD Stage-Gate processes while designing prototypes and products.
• Track the progress of assigned projects to report to major stakeholders.
• Perform other product development related duties as requested, directed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong background in Valve design, in theory, and practical application, required, Gate valves, Axial valves. Plus, Control valves, Desuperheaters, Bypass valves.
• Knowledge of ASME B16.34, API 6D, and industry standards for the valve industry.
• Proven ability to interact with all levels of employees from senior managers down.
• Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, at every level, strong listening skills.
• Ability to be resourceful, think creatively and analytically, problem-solve, experiment, and adapt, and make bold decisions and recommendations.
• Determine, suggest, and implement technically feasible and economically viable alternatives for current product offering and/or new product. 
• Analyze and evaluate how to improve a system and/or equipment's sustainability under continued operation, maintenance, and unexpected change. 
• Develop design changes to resolve operational issues, introduce new materials and revise product, process and test specifications to enhance product quality, design integrity, reliability and manufacturability. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks and projects; strong organizational skills.
• Must be a team player who can also work independently.
• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest level of standards, ethics and integrity.
• Energetic with a clear sense of urgency and direction; able to inspire and invigorate associates at all levels; promote concepts effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of design experience or related experience in product design. 
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree is desired.
• Experience with CAD, Inventor.
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical.
• NPD – New Product Design experience.
• Experience working in a machining environment.
• Experience designing valves.

Preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of welding processes.
• ASME certification.
• Pressure vessel experience.
• Failure analysis – root cause, including system analysis.
• Metallurgy and/or welding experience.
• Product experience – (Power Generation / Pipeline products / Refinery).

WHAT WE DO

Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging carbon capture and storage applications, new nuclear and renewable energy, while supporting existing customers in decarbonizing their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the many ways Celeros Flow Technology supports the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you!

Key benefits include:

Health Insurance (effective on start date)

Dental/Vision (effective on start date)

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness

401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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