The Senior Design Engineer will develop and test downhole completion tool products per industry standards. The requirements of the Senior Design Engineer position will include: •Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible •Performing the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes. Project planning and project management •May also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment. The position will report to the US Completion Tools Engineering Manager and be located at 10353 Richmond Ave., Houston Texas.
Responsibilities- Design downhole completion tools using Solidworks drafting software
- Conduct testing of prototype products
- Assist with sustaining existing products
- Perform design calculations and layouts
- Utilize PDM software
- Answer technical queries about products
- Assist with manufacturing engineering aspects related to products.
- Minimum four-year Bachelor’s Engineering degree is required. Prefer the degree is from an ABET accredited University. Mechanical Engineering Degree is preferred.
10-15 years of relevant design experience is required
Skills Required
- Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- ABET-accredited university degree preferred
- Mechanical Engineering degree
- 10-15 years of relevant design experience
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