R&D Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview
Altex Technologies Corporation develops innovative energy solutions, which are clean, quiet, efficient and cost effective.  Innovations currently being pursued include developing and testing microturbine based combined heat and power systems, fuel processors for fuel cells, biomass wastes to biofuels processing, low NOx combustors operating on renewable fuels, and pollution abatement reactors.  Our clients include U.S. government agencies (e.g. DOE, EPA, DOA, DARPA, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force), state agencies (California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board), and many energy and environmental equipment manufacturers.  Altex is located in the desirable San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, and provides competitive salaries and benefits.

Open Position – R&D Mechanical Engineer
A position is open for a dynamic, hands on candidate, with 5 years experience in turbomachinery, heat exchanger, microturbine or power system research and development.  The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, fabrication and testing of innovative prototype systems.  The position requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Selected Job responsibilities include:
Design prototypes, experiments and test fixtures
Procure system and test set up components, interacting with inside and outside resources
Set up test fixtures with computerized data acquisition systems
Run tests with technicians’ support
Analyze data and refine test component designs
Produce reports on test setup, test procedures, results and data analysis
Assist senior staff in formulating plans and proposals

Requirements:
Bachelor or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required
5 years related work experience
Ability to apply heat, mass and flow analysis, for design and interpretation purposes
Methodical in design of experiments and their execution
Skilled in documenting activities and maintaining records
Ability to manage time, resources and staff
Ability to direct technicians
Good communication and team working skills
Skilled in working in a rapid pace environment
Experience with Labview, CF Design, WINSIM Design II and Solidworks is an advantage