Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Drilling Equipment Design

Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. The Mechanical Engineer I supports the design, analysis, documentation, manufacturing, and lifecycle of capital equipment used on land drilling rigs.

This role works with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure products are safe, reliable, and manufacturable. This entry-level position contributes to development and continuous improvement of mechanical systems, structures, and components used in drilling

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience in mechanical design, manufacturing support, product development, or equipment engineering.
• Working knowledge of statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, machine design, fluid power fundamentals, and materials selection.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar design tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, welding symbols, and bills of materials.
• Basic understanding of fabricated structures, machined components, bolted joints, welded assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, field service, and operations personnel.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing assigned tasks with appropriate guidance and follow-up.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain mechanical designs, layouts, models, drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation for drilling rig equipment, structures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Support product development activities from concept through detailed design, prototype support, manufacturing release, and field implementation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses related to strength of materials, structural loading, machine design, hydraulics interfaces, bolted joints, weldments, and mechanical fit-up.
• Use 3D CAD and engineering tools to create models, drawings, assemblies, and design revisions in accordance with company standards and design practices.
• Assist with finite element analysis, hand calculations, design reviews, tolerance checks, and validation activities under the guidance of senior engineering personnel.
• Investigate design, manufacturing, assembly, and field issues; document findings; and support corrective actions, design improvements, and product reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, operations, and field service teams to improve manufacturability, cost, assembly efficiency, maintainability, and service performance.
• Support the selection and specification of materials, purchased components, fasteners, bearings, bushings, hydraulic interfaces, structural members, and fabricated parts.
• Review supplier and shop feedback to identify opportunities for standardization, simplification, cost reduction, and improved equipment performance.
• Prepare and maintain engineering change requests, technical reports, test documentation, risk assessments, and design verification records.
• Participate in design reviews, failure reviews, root cause analysis, field support discussions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable company procedures, safety requirements, quality expectations, and industry standards relevant to drilling equipment.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Machine design

Strength of materials

Welding symbols

Engineering drawings

3D CAD

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. The Mechanical Engineer I supports the design, analysis, documentation, manufacturing, and lifecycle of capital equipment used on land drilling rigs.

This role works with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure products are safe, reliable, and manufacturable. This entry-level position contributes to development and continuous improvement of mechanical systems, structures, and components used in drilling