R&D Engineer: FEA & CFD Simulations for Downhole Tools

Packers Plus Energy Services Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. seeks a curious R&D Engineer in Edmonton to advance tool design through FEA/CFD analysis and hands-on testing. You will interpret results, communicate insights, and help improve products.

The role blends simulation with 20–30% R&D development and fixture design, operating in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years on downhole tools, strong FEA/CFD expertise, and solid communication skills to collaborate with manufacturing

Qualifications

• Abaqus/Ansys FEA experience with nonlinear analysis and material modeling.
• SolidWorks Flow Simulation or CFD experience.
• Experience with design verification, qualification testing, or root-cause/failure analysis.
• 4+ years’ experience with downhole tools or related applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills for part modelling and drawings.
• Knowledge of machining practices and tolerencing.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA simulations to evaluate stresses, deformation and failure mechanisms.
• Develop and analyze CFD simulations to study fluid flow and pressure drop.
• Investigate design failures via simulations, calculations and physical testing.
• Communicate technical findings to engineers and manufacturing teams.
• Support development and improvement of completion tools and components.
• Design test fixtures and equipment for engineering testing.
• Provide recommendations to improve design and processes for efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Packers Plus standards.

Job description

Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. seeks a curious R&D Engineer in Edmonton to advance tool design through FEA/CFD analysis and hands-on testing. You will interpret results, communicate insights, and help improve products.

The role blends simulation with 20–30% R&D development and fixture design, operating in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. The ideal candidate has 4+ years on downhole tools, strong FEA/CFD expertise, and solid communication skills to collaborate with manufacturing