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Mechanical Design Engineer - Downhole tools

Job Posted: 21 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Houston, Texas

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Downhole Tools (Mid-Level)

An established global well services company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Mid-Level) to join their Engineering, Technology & Services (ET&S) team. This role will play a key part in developing innovative downhole solutions that support the company's mission and expanding operations across the Americas. 
The ideal candidate will bring around 5 years of engineering experience, strong mechanical design capabilities, and a desire to contribute to meaningful technology development in drilling, completions, and well integrity applications.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the analysis, design, and development of mechanical downhole products using simulations and modeling tools.
 * Produce 2D/3D models, detailed technical drawings, calculations, and FEA analyses in alignment with engineering guidelines.
 * Assist in developing test procedures and participate in prototype assembly and testing activities.
 * Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with internal PLMP standards.
 * Take part in design reviews across new and ongoing projects.
 * Support Engineering Change Orders, Synergi actions, and supplier deviation processes.
 * Provide technical input and troubleshooting assistance to project and operations teams.
 * Collaborate with Sales and Operations to provide product understanding and technical insights when needed.
 * Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
 * Work on-site at the designated office location, with flexibility depending on business needs.

Qualifications & Experience

* B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (equivalent experience may be considered).
 * Approximately 5 years of engineering experience in product design, preferably within downhole tools.
 * Experience contributing to the design and development of tools such as well abandonment equipment, completions tools, fishing/remedial tools, or wellbore departure systems.
 * Familiarity with well integrity product standards (ISO 14310, API 11D1, ISO 14998, ISO (phone number removed) is an advantage.
 * Ability to create ISO 128 & GPS-compliant drawings, perform tolerance analyses, and support structural calculations.
 * Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor required).
 * Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
 * FEA experience; familiarity with Ansys is a plus.
 * Strong self-motivation, with the ability to organize workload and meet project deadlines.
 * Exposure to well completions, isolation tools, or well abandonment equipment is beneficial.

Additional Information

* On-site role with flexible working arrangements depending on business need.
 * Must be legally authorized to work and reside in the U.S.
 * Career advancement opportunities based on performance and project delivery.
 * Occasional travel to other company locations may be required

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