Downhole Mechanical Test Engineer — Reliability & Validation

Intellectt Inc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support development, validation, and qualification of downhole tools.

You will design, plan, execute, and document mechanical and electromechanical tests across cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance and safety standards globally. The role involves test plan development, fixture design, data analysis, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical testing or related fields.
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment, data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, stress analysis and failure mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and conducting root cause analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.
• Occasional travel may be required for field testing or collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mechanical test plans, validation protocols, and qualification programs for intelligent completion products.
• Design and implement test fixtures, pressure vessels, loading systems, and specialized equipment for verification and reliability testing.
• Conduct functional, environmental, pressure, temperature, vibration, fatigue, and lifecycle testing of downhole tools.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed engineering reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to evaluate performance, identify failure modes, and suggest design improvements.
• Support root cause failure investigations using FMEA, fault tree analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal specifications.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve performance issues and improve reliability.
• Participate in product qualification and certification activities for global deployment.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Sensors & instrumentation

Job description

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support development, validation, and qualification of downhole tools.

You will design, plan, execute, and document mechanical and electromechanical tests across cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance and safety standards globally. The role involves test plan development, fixture design, data analysis, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.