Mechanical Engineer

Metrol; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrol in the Greater Aberdeen Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for downhole wireless tools, ensuring performance in harsh subsea conditions.

You will create and update CAD models, perform mechanical analyses, support prototype builds, and participate in testing and validation, working with R&D and operations.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Design and analyze mechanical systems and components for downhole tools.
• Proficient in machine design and CAD tools for modeling, drafting, and revision control.
• Experience in R&D: concept generation, prototyping, testing, and design iteration.
• Ability to support project management: scheduling, tracking, cross-functional coordination.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with oil/gas or subsea equipment is beneficial; knowledge of standards and FEM is a plus.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and on-site teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for downhole wireless tools.
• Create and update CAD models and drawings, and maintain revision control.
• Perform mechanical analyses and validate designs through testing.
• Support prototype builds and participate in testing activities.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and other teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, safety, and cost.
• Contribute to project planning, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Machine Design

CAD tools

R&D experience

Project Management Support

FEM / stress analysis

Communication

Oil & gas / subsea familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Company Description

Metrol provides efficient, reliable, and cost-effective downhole wireless solutions for the oil industry, using acoustic, electromagnetic, and inductive telemetry. Since its inception, the company has been at the forefront of data gathering in challenging downhole environments. Metrol offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning Drill Stem Testing, Completion, Subsea, and Engineering. Team members collaborate on technology that supports critical oilfield operations and enhances data quality for global clients. More information about Metrol's solutions and services is available at www.metrol.co.uk.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Mechanical Engineer role based in the Greater Aberdeen Area. The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for downhole wireless tools and related systems, ensuring performance and reliability in harsh subsea and downhole conditions. Daily responsibilities include creating and updating CAD models and drawings, conducting mechanical analyses, supporting prototype builds, and participating in testing and validation activities. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in engineering, R&D, and operations to optimize designs for manufacturability, safety, and cost efficiency. The Mechanical Engineer will also contribute to project planning, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering with experience in the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components.
• Proficiency in Machine Design and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for modeling, drafting, and revision control.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D), including concept generation, prototyping, testing, and design iteration.
• Ability to support Project Management activities, such as scheduling, task tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with oil and gas or subsea equipment, pressure-containing components, and materials used in hostile environments is beneficial.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, tolerance analysis, and basic finite element or stress analysis is an advantage.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment.