Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Packers

iO Associates; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Aberdeen. This on-site role requires 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, particularly with downhole tools. Candidates should be proficient in SolidWorks and capable of conducting stress analyses. This position is for full-time employment, Monday to Friday, and does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Significant experience with completion tools (e.g., Packers).
• Proficiency with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop downhole tools and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
• Conduct advanced stress and tolerance analyses.
• Support prototype development and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and review technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software (SolidWorks)

Stress Analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (On-site, Monday to Friday); Employment Type: Full-Time - Perm.

An established downhole tool design company in the Aberdeen area is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This is an on-site role requiring 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, with extensive experience working on downhole tools (ideally completion tools such as Packers), and proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks. Please note that sponsorship cannot be offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop downhole tools and mechanical components using SolidWorks.
• Conduct advanced stress and tolerance analyses to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Support prototype development and testing, providing design refinements as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Prepare and review detailed technical documentation, including design specifications and reports.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, including significant experience with completion tools (Ideally Packers/Bridge Plugs).
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and proficiency with CAD tools, particularly SolidWorks.
• Ability to deliver high-quality designs in a fast-paced environment.