Weatherford international

Research & Development Design Engineer

Job Locations US-TX-HOUSTON

Posted Date6 months ago(10/10/2022 5:14 PM)

Overview

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Requirements

Weatherford is delighted to invite you to apply to our Research & Development Design Engineer opportunities. Weatherford R & D Engineers perform a variety of engineering work in planning and design of products, tools, machines and other mechanical/electrical functioning equipment and processes associated with drilling and completion services. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and development of new products
• Engineering Services Support Engineering
• Customer driven design modifications and systems
• Troubleshooting/failure analysis
• Manufacturing Engineering support
• Develop test procedures, perform and document testing
• Preparation of documentation for Engineering design files
• Perform simple engineering tasks using established procedures, these include, but are not limited to, stress analysis, material selection, cost estimation and tolerance studies
• Perform engineering layouts for fit, form and function checking
• Coordinate with drafting for creation of drawings
• Generate Engineering layouts for fit, form, and function
• Coordinate with production and manufacturing engineering to support production requirements

Experience

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related science degree from a recognized/accredited University required.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related science degree from a recognized/accredited University is optional.
• 0-2 years of mechanical design/testing experience as appropriate

• Excellent communications skills
• Good written English (for report writing and documentation)
• Willingness to travel and work in test lab, field, onshore and offshore environments
• Basic design understanding of machining tolerances and fits.
• In-depth knowledge of industry design principles
• Product focused creative thinking
• Experience working in a team environment in industry and/or educational projects
• Strong trouble-shooting and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

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