Joshua Conner
SAN ANTONIO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Research Engineer at Southwest Research Institute with expertise in project management and mechanical testing. Proven track record in developing innovative test procedures and leading joint industry projects. Proficient in Python for data analysis and skilled in technical reporting, driving impactful research outcomes in automotive fluid performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Engineer
Southwest Research Institute
12.2013 - Current
As an engineering professional in the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division, my responsibilities include a broad range of business development and promotional activities, project management activities, and technical activities related to testing the performance of automotive drivetrain and specialty fluids in a wide variety of mechanical test machines.
Achievements include development of several new wet clutch test procedures to be incorporated into multiple OEMs' driveline fluid specifications, successful completion of an internally funded research related to oxidation of driveline fluids in an electrified environment, and co-management of a large joint industry project focused on new test development for electrified vehicle fluids.
Professional Chronology: SwRI-[Technician, 2013-2014; Senior Technician, 2014-2017; Principal Technician, 2017-2018; Research Assistant, 2018-2021; Engineering Technologist, 2021-2022; Research Engineer, 2022-2025; Sr. Research Engineer, 2025-present]
Automotive Service Technician
Benson Honda
11.2012 - 12.2013
Bumper to bumper diagnosis and repair of Honda (primarily) vehicles.
Automotive Service Technician
Gunn Honda
02.2012 - 11.2012
Laboratory Technician
Food Safety Net Services
09.2011 - 02.2012
Prepared food samples for biological contamination testing and perform chemical analysis for nutritional labeling.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology (Honda Option)
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2011
Skills
- Python programming for data analysis
- Management of research projects
- Data acquisition systems
- Mechanical testing (design, development, diagnosis, repair of mechanical test systems)
- 3D drawing software (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Fusion 360)
- Analytical test methods (ASTM, DIN, ISO, CEC)
- Data analysis
- Data Visualization (Excel, Python, Tableau)
- Project management
- Technical specification adherence
- Technical Reporting
- Presentation of Research
Professional Memberships
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) - Volunteer member of Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Committee
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) - Member
Timeline
Senior Research Engineer
Southwest Research Institute
12.2013 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Benson Honda
11.2012 - 12.2013
Automotive Service Technician
Gunn Honda
02.2012 - 11.2012
Laboratory Technician
Food Safety Net Services
09.2011 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology (Honda Option)
San Jacinto College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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