Senior Fluids Engineer

Senior Fluids Engineer

Location:

US-CA-San Bernardino

Job :

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Fluids Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Senior Fluids Engineer performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The Senior Fluids Engineer positions must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

The Senior Fluids Engineer is expected to prepare engineering drawings, BOM's and P&'s, support with test stand builds, evaluate functionality and performance, and document and report testing results. This position involves support and direction on assembly of cryogenic and high-pressure systems, hydrogen system prototype testing.

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 /yr DOE

• Review and develop system P& procedures from a customer Statement of Work
• Provide counsel to coworkers and customers requiring critical analysis of data
• Is able to oversee and guide problem solving of complicated technical challenges
• Select appropriate sensors and instrumentation to monitor and control process variables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems for various cryogenic storage systems
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Develop and maintain documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and user manuals

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering preferred, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in cryogenics, vacuum insulation, cryogenic liquid transfer, fittings, valves
• Knowledge of cryogenic fluids, materials for low temperature service, cryogenic equipment, cryogenic vessels, fittings, valves, piping, hoses, components, cryogenic physical and equipment hazards.
• Proficiency in specifying and assembling cryogenic and high-pressure fittings.
• Experience with Piping and Pressure Vessel Codes (ASME VIII and B31.3)
• Experience with 3D CAD software a plus (Solid Works or equivalent)
• Experience with heavy rotating machinery (e.g., compressors, turbines, pumps)
• Willingness to undertake tedious assembly or testing including long-duration runs, troubleshooting and iterative improvements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to consult with scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders and to provide them with clear progress reports and suggestions for improvement.
• Cryogenic certification is a plus.
• Experience with hydrogen handling, safety and permitting is a plus.
• Expertise in PLC and/or Lab View programming is a plus.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.