Mechanical Components Engineer, Subsea – Valves & Seals

Schlumberger; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Houston Core Standard Components team seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the engineering execution of subsea component projects. You will ensure compliance with specifications, oversee concept development, and drive standardization across valves, seals, and fasteners.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, performing calculations, and coordinating with stakeholders while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Thorough understanding of machining, manufacturing, and hydraulic drawings
• Thorough understanding of classical stress calculations
• Understanding of API 6A and API 17D
• Experience with valves, seals, fasteners, small bore tubing, or chokes
• Strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Candidates must be able to legally work in the US

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the engineering execution of technical projects that meet internal and client requirements while managing project deliverables, engineering budgets, schedules, and interfaces
• Ensuring all aspects of product comply with client specifications and industry standards
• Leading the design of new core standard components, including concept development and engineering calculations
• Leading the maintenance of existing core standard components, simplification and standardization, and manufacturability improvements
• Qualification testing of core standard components to meet requirements
• Leading design reviews for core standard components
• Writing technical documentation (test procedures, assembly procedures, design calculation reports, FEA reports)
• Liaising with stakeholders and providing technical support to downstream groups
• Ensuring all work is safe per health and safety guidelines
• Guiding and coordinating efforts of drafters and technologists

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organization

Team leadership

Problem solving

Liaising with stakeholders

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

MathCad

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

FEA (Ansys/Abaqus)

Job description

Schlumberger Houston Core Standard Components team seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the engineering execution of subsea component projects. You will ensure compliance with specifications, oversee concept development, and drive standardization across valves, seals, and fasteners.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, performing calculations, and coordinating with stakeholders while maintaining safety and quality.