Drilling Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Laibe Corporation; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laibe Corporation is seeking an engineer to create new options for existing products and to design, develop, and service drilling equipment. You will collaborate with controls engineers to ensure cohesive mechanical designs and address engineering change requests from multiple departments.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Technology with 5+ years in heavy equipment, strong CAD skills (Solid Edge or equivalent), and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Technology from an accredited college or an equivalent 5+ years of relevant experience in the heavy equipment industry.
• Experience in machine design and project management.
• Proficiency in CAD 3D modeling with Solid Edge or similar programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create new options for existing products typically at the request of a customer during a rig sale.
• Work with a team to design and develop new drilling equipment striving for operator’s safety, competitive advantages, and overall product/process improvement.
• Work closely with electric and hydraulic controls engineers to ensure designs are cohesive with mechanical designs.
• Review and address engineering change requests from sales, service, and production departments.
• Assist internal production and service departments with the implementation and service of new and existing designs.
• Generate component drawings and BOMs for all rig designs to be procured from outside vendors.
• Adhere to Laibe engineering processes and documentation.

Skills

Machine design

Project management

CAD (Solid Edge)

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering or Technology

Tools

Solid Edge CAD

Job description

Laibe Corporation is seeking an engineer to create new options for existing products and to design, develop, and service drilling equipment. You will collaborate with controls engineers to ensure cohesive mechanical designs and address engineering change requests from multiple departments.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Technology with 5+ years in heavy equipment, strong CAD skills (Solid Edge or equivalent), and excellent communication abilities.