Research Mechanical Engineer
Company Overview
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a solutions-oriented research, development and manufacturing organization founded in 1986. Our mission is to develop and implement emerging technologies into military and private sector products that provide a technological advantage. Areas of expertise include thermal control, energy conversion, power electronics, turbo-machinery, chemical technology and materials science. For more info on our firm, please visit us on the web at www.mainstream-engr.com
Position Summary
Mainstream Engineering is seeking a hands-on R&D Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a diverse set of energy conversion and environmental chemistry projects involving such topics as: thermochemical biofuel production (pyrolysis, gasification, HTL), fuels and biofuel upgrading, wastewater recycling, clean biomass combustion, and gas-to-liquids conversion. We are interested in applicants at B.S. and M.S. degree levels with specific experience or interest in, but not limited to, any of the following areas:
- Design of bench- and pilot-scale reactor or process systems (high temp, high pressure, liquid-gas systems, corrosive, etc.)
- Mechanical/CAD design experience (proficient with Inventor to generate 3D models, assemblies, drawings)
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, with instrumentation and wet-lab experience
- Real mechanical experience; as would be used in the conception, design, fabrication (machining), and assembly of custom laboratory to bench-scale test apparatus
- Extremely proficient in LabVIEW programming, electronic systems assembly, instrumentation, data acquisition, and experimental design
- We are looking for problem solvers who identify innovative solutions to real world problems; applicants must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in groups
Position Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- U.S. Citizenship required due to U.S. Government ITAR restrictions
- GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels
- Research experience with complete design-to-build and commissioning experimental test apparatus
- Proficient with LabVIEW (programming, wiring, instrumentation, and data acquisition)
- Mechanical aptitude for fabrication of custom laboratory apparatus and test systems
- Previous experience (personal, education, or employer-based) with designing, fabricating, and commissioning fully functional test systems
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Mainstream Engineering Corporation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mike Boyle in Human Resources at 321-631-3550 or mboyle@mainstream-engr.com
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