OVERVIEW:
The Sensors Development Team at Aramco’s Houston Research Center creates new, often disruptive technologies for obtaining the information needed to optimize drilling and production. We’re looking for a creative, hands-on problem solver who plays well with others, likes to tackle big challenges, and takes responsibility for delivering results. Our interests include: robotics and autonomous systems, sensor platforms, facilities automation, multiphase flow measurement, rheology and composition of oilfield fluids, emissions monitoring, and fiber optic sensing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Design mechanical systems with a focus on creating simple, elegant solutions that bring significant innovation to solving measurement challenges with robotic systems
- Conduct simulation analyses of mechanical systems to ensure compatibility with deployment environment
- Develop prototypes of robotics systems to be used in lab and field environments
- Collect and analyze lab data and field data to get information about environmental conditions and processes, evaluate system performance, and understand the origins of failures / successes
- Manage engineering projects to ensure high quality results and timely delivery on commitments
- Provide technical insights and experienced guidance to help other people in the team do their best work and deliver great results
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences; support drafting of patent applications
- Must have experience with computer aided design and simulation software relevant to your discipline
- Occasional travel required to technical conferences and to support testing new technologies at our facilities in Saudi Arabia
- We’re particularly interested in people whose experience includes materials and manufacturing for the downhole environment, robotics and automation, signal processing, or engineering project management
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from a recognized college or university. MS or PhD preferred.
- Nine years applicable experience, such that the incumbent is clearly recognized as an expert in the field.
- Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering practices including scientific and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and codes, standards and specifications. Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette.
NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED.
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What We Do
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.
Our resilience and agility has built one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. And we are part of the global effort toward building a low carbon economy.
Our horizon has never been clearer.
