Design Engineer

Engtal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking an Entry-Level Design Engineer in Houston to join the engineering team and assist in designing and developing oilfield equipment. You will work hands-on with CAD, design analysis, testing, and manufacturing while collaborating with senior engineers.

You will create layouts and drawings, develop solid models, perform analyses, and participate in lab and field testing to inform design decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Hands-on mindset with an interest in understanding how products are designed, built, and tested.
• Willingness to learn the oil and gas equipment design process.

Responsibilities

• Create product layouts, calculations, 3D models, and detailed drawings.
• Develop solid models using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Perform FEA and other engineering analysis to support design decisions.
• Participate in lab and field testing and help analyze test results.
• Support design changes, redesigns, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Perform stress analysis, material selection, cost estimates, and tolerance studies.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to support product development.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Support additional engineering projects as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Houston, TX | Engineering Department | Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

We are looking for an Entry-Level Design Engineer to join our engineering team supporting the design and development of oilfield equipment. This is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain experience with CAD, design analysis, testing, and manufacturing while working closely with senior engineers.

What You'll Do

• Create product layouts, calculations, 3D models, and detailed drawings
• Develop solid models using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Perform FEA and other engineering analysis to support design decisions
• Participate in lab and field testing and help analyze test results
• Support design changes, redesigns, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Perform stress analysis, material selection, cost estimates, and tolerance studies
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and testing teams to support product development
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental requirementsn
• Support additional engineering projects as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and drawings
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Hands-on mindset with an interest in understanding how products are designed, built, and tested
• Willingness to learn the oil and gas equipment design process