Research and Development Engineer – High Pressure Industrial Design and Testing

Odin Heavy Industries is hiring an on-site Research and Development Engineer in Bryan, TX. This full-time role (08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday) combines mechanical design, testing, and project ownership to support R&D for high pressure industrial equipment. The position also includes strong documentation expectations, safe test leadership, and hands-on collaboration with technicians and the test team.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, HSA, and flexible spending account
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and retirement plan
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document ongoing R&D projects and associated tests
• Take ownership of safe working habits and provide leadership to the test team on safe test practices
• Participate in the NCR process to determine root cause when problems are identified and assist with implementation of corrective actions
• Lead R&D work as a combined Project Manager, Design Engineer, and Test Engineer
• Develop project plans including scope, risk identification, project plan documentation, evaluation of costs and ROI, and ongoing plan management and updates with communication to stakeholders
• Create fully documented designs and test plans aligned with relevant industry standards
• Build detailed knowledge of API 6A PR2F and ISO 15848 (and other standards as required)
• Create work instructions and procedures under the direction of the Engineering Director
• Support the Test Lab Manager with the NCR process and perform root-cause determination when test results deviate from expected outcomes
• Create test set-up detailed drawings
• Assist technicians with test set-up, test execution, and tear down
• Assist with planned and unplanned maintenance of testing equipment
• Mentor less experienced team members and provide technical support to other departments as needed
• Demonstrate leadership in safe work practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design of high pressure industrial equipment, including seal design and experience with oil and gas equipment, pumps, compressors, or equivalent relevant design background
• 10+ years performing calculations for designs and formulating design of experiments to test designs
• Expertise in relevant industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, and ISO
• Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks preferred) including 10+ years experience; Solidworks knowledge will be tested
• Mechanical and/or electrical inclination, with preference for hands-on problem-solving experience (cars/equipment/fixing)
• Proven expert project management capabilities: planning, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and components
• Experience with data acquisition systems (spelled as listed)
• Experience with mechanical drawings per ASME Y14 and component dimensional inspection techniques
• Ability to mentor less experienced team members
• Willingness to learn on and off the job, with a desire for continual improvement of self and workplace
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• High-energy approach to work
• Ability to perform free body diagram analysis and proficiency with hand calculations for stress analysis
• Ability to lift 45 lbs to chest level and be prepared to stand during work hours
• Prepared to solve problems with support from leadership
• Good communication skills are required
• LabVIEW experience is highly desired
• Must be able to use spreadsheets and have knowledge of logic and basic programming of any system
• Will be asked to demonstrate troubleshooting ability for electromechanical/hydraulic systems
• English (required)
• Driver’s License (required)
• Relocation required: Bryan, TX 77808 before starting work

Schedule and Work Details

• Full-time: 08:00 to 16:30
• Monday to Friday
• May require periodic night shift work to support testing
• Overtime as needed
• Weekends as needed
• In person work location

Pay: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year. Salary is listed as “Industry Standards.”