A fast-growing solutions-driven company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop innovative mechanical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in mechanical engineering with expertise in design and testing. Working collaboratively, the new team member will promote operational excellence by optimizing designs and processes while ensuring high-quality standards and meeting project deadlines.
- Salary + Additional Benefits: $110,000-$120,000 + Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K - company match
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mechanical systems and components. Conduct analysis to evaluate the mechanical systems and components to meet the project requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to the team members in design, manufacturing, and operation.
- Generate layouts and detailed engineering calculations for new and modified equipment designs.
- Actively participate in development design reviews and make “best choice” recommendations.
- Participate in developing design and installation specifications and commissioning plans for the design
- Lead the assembly and lab testing of prototypes for product qualification.
- Review part and assembly drawings and advise on assembly and manufacturability.
- Develop acceptance tests and inspection criteria for evaluating equipment and technical MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) for the operations team.
- Generate documentation of specification, assembly, and repair of the new products.
- Troubleshoot field-related challenges and provide best practices for field operation.
- Initiate, check, and approve change notices, test requests, and write test reports.
- Work with minimum supervision and capable of leading a project.
- Maintain a strong safety and environmental compliance focus.
- Travel to field location(s) to support engineering testing as needed.
Requirements:
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years (10 years or greater preferred) of experience in new product development
- Experience in the design of gas production and separation tools and other downhole completion Oil and Gas Tools is required.
- Experience in sand management is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in the full lifecycle of product development, including concept, design, drawing, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, field deployment, and sustaining.
- Experience in building test setup required to validate the performance of the product against requirements.
- Ability to work “hands-on” in a test lab and/or manufacturing facility.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design and engineering practices, both practical and analytical.
- Knowledge of the material selection of metals, seals, and standard hardware.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, i.e., casting, machining, heat treating, and fabrication along with the assembly process
- Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated strong independent decision-making skills
- Experience with 3D modeling software. SolidWorks is preferred.
- Must have strong computer skills, including JIRA, SAP, Net Suite, and Microsoft Office
- General knowledge of project management, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis
- Work is executed both in an office setting and in industrial sites. When involved in the execution of projects, working 8-hour shifts for a week, or so may be required
- At industrial sites may be required to carry equipment (up to 50 pounds), climb stairs and ladders, work in inclement weather, and be on one's feet for an extended period of time
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.