Mechanical Design Engineer - Drilling Tools
Role Overview
Independently support the full product life cycle of drilling tools, including new product development, sustaining engineering, design analysis, testing, validation, documentation, and field support.
Apply advanced mechanical engineering and 3D CAD skills to develop reliable designs, resolve complex technical issues, and drive continuous product and process improvements.
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Position Overview
Independently support the full product life cycle of drilling tools, including new product development, sustaining engineering, design analysis, testing, validation, documentation, and field support.
Apply advanced mechanical engineering and 3D CAD skills to develop reliable designs, resolve complex technical issues, and drive continuous product and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for complex matters requiring innovation and new engineering methods and techniques.
- Utilize advanced engineering calculations for design or analytical projects.
- Create design layouts and detailed component drawings.
- Create component and system level test plans and test fixtures.
- Perform validation testing and conduct design iterations as required.
- Develop accurate and complete documentation of data and project results.
- Write reports drawing appropriate conclusions from project results.
- Recommend purchase of material and equipment after analysis of available sources.
- Work with personnel in other departments and disciplines to complete project assignments.
- Maintain and expand knowledge of industry trends and new technologies.
- Complete assignments using established design tools and procedures without significant supervision.
- Develop action plans for new projects defined by supervisor and recommend areas for improvement.
Qualifications
- B.S. or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 5 years of related design knowledge/experience is preferred.
- Experience with downhole drilling tools is preferred.
- Must be proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software and able to create and/or modify complex models, parts, and assemblies.
- FEA experience is preferred.
- Must be a self-starter and comfortable with hands-on assembly and testing.
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