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Southwest Research Institute

RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Power Electronics Engineer

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site

Job Details

Skills

  • Research
  • EMI
  • EMC
  • Distribution
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Schematics
  • Documentation
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Procurement
  • SAFE
  • Collaboration
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • Communication
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Research
  • EMI
  • EMC
  • Distribution
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Schematics
  • Documentation
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Procurement
  • SAFE
  • Collaboration
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Power Electronics
  • Communication
  • Mechanical Engineering

Summary

Who We Are:

The Rotating Machinery Section within the Mechanical Engineering Division develops novel turbomachinery, components, and test rigs to support a wide variety of clients.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Design, specify, and integrate power electronic systems (including VFDs, drives, and related controls) to support advanced test rigs and turbomachinery applications, ensuring safe and reliable operation of motors and auxiliary equipment.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and rotordynamics engineers to tightly couple electrical drive systems with rotating machinery, enabling precise speed/torque control, advanced diagnostics, and safe operation through critical and off-design conditions.
  • Analyze and mitigate electrical and electromagnetic interaction issues (harmonics, power quality, motor heating, EMI/EMC) to protect equipment, improve system efficiency, and ensure robust operation over a wide operating envelope.
  • Develop laboratory and test facility electrical architectures (power distribution, protection, grounding, and controls) that meet applicable codes and standards while enabling flexible, high-performance experimental configurations.
  • Document designs, test results, and system performance in formal reports and presentations, clearly communicating technical findings and recommendations to clients, project teams, and industry partners.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Design, specify, and model power electronic systems (VFDs, drives, motor controls, and protection schemes) for laboratory and test facility applications.
  • Develop one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and panel layouts, and generate detailed documentation and bills of material for procurement and fabrication.
  • Perform electrical analyses (load flow, short-circuit, coordination, harmonics, grounding, and power quality) to validate designs and ensure safe, reliable operation.
  • Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrades of motors, drives, and lab electrical systems in collaboration with mechanical, controls, and test engineers.
  • Prepare brief technical updates and periodic reports for internal teams and clients.
  • Contribute to publications and presentations to grow SwRI's capabilities in power electronics and electrical systems.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering. PhD with graduate experience in electronics design and analysis is highly desired. Those with a Masters degree require 1 year of related professional experience, those with a PhD do not require any industry experience.
  • 2+ years: Experience in power electronics design and analysis, must have an interest or academic experience in design and development of radial and axial turbomachinery.
  • Strong Communication skills, successfully in a team setting and ability to creatively solve problems as a team.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical 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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