Lead Service Engineer - Software & Digital Solutions

3010 HYDRIL USA DISTRIBUTION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH in Houston is seeking an Automation & Control Engineer to manage the full lifecycle from bid support to reliable field operation. You will coordinate with engineering teams on upgrades, testing, and deployment readiness, and provide field installation packages and troubleshooting support.

The role requires a degree in Automation/Control and strong Siemens PLC/TIA Portal skills, with experience in drilling equipment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Automation and Control or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, SIMATIC Manager, and TIA Portal.
• Experience with Drilling and Pressure Control Equipment.
• Strong analytical, documentation, planning, risk-management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bids are technically viable and supported by documented assumptions, risks, and mitigations.
• Collaborate with Product and Application Engineering on upgrades, reviews, testing, and deployment readiness.
• Provide installation and commissioning work packages, prerequisites, tests, backups, and field briefings.
• Provide second-line technical support for complex installed-base issues and RCA support.
• Drive continuous improvement by updating instructions, estimates, testing methods, and training.
• Provide offshore or on-site technical assistance when required.
• Support mechanical and hydraulic domain activities within HMH equipment portfolio.
• Contribute to peers and other department activities as directed.

Skills

Automation & Control

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

SIMATIC Manager

CIMPLICITY

Industrial networks

Instrumentation

VFDs

Cross-functional coordination

Technical analysis

Education

Engineering degree in Automation and Control

Tools

CIMPLICITY

TIA Portal

SIMATIC Manager

Job description

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence. HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future. Do you want to join our team? At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

Summary

The role connects the full Services Engineering lifecycle, from bid support through reliable field operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bids are technically viable, realistically estimated, and supported by documented assumptions, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Work with Product and Application Engineering on upgrade development, design reviews, testing, deployment readiness, and CCN handling.
• Act as the technical focal point for field deployment, providing complete installation and commissioning work packages, prerequisites, test procedures, backups, and field-team briefings.
• Provide second-line technical support for complex installed-base issues, including evidence-based troubleshooting, specialist coordination, RCA support, and recurrence prevention.
• Drive continuous improvement by converting project experience into improved work instructions, estimates, testing methods, training, and lessons learned.
• Provide offshore or on-site technical assistance when required.
• Support the department on activities related to mechanical and hydraulic domain applied in HMH equipment portfolio.
• Contribute to support peers and other department activities as indicated by line manager.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Automation and Control, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal, industrial networks, instrumentation, CIMPLICITY, motors, and variable-frequency drives.
• Strong technical analysis, documentation, planning, risk-management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with Drilling and Pressure Control Equipment.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
• No relocation assistance.

Location Houston, TX - JFK

HMH is a premier drilling solutions provider - delivering a broad portfolio of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. In addition to our land and offshore capabilities, we have expertise in subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, and onshore wind industries. HMH has a global presence spanning five continents with offices in 16 countries. HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.