Mechanical Design Engineer

Sef Energy; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEF Energy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of downhole tools and equipment. You will create and modify SolidWorks drawings, collaborate with senior engineers, and participate in design reviews.

Responsibilities include engineering calculations, testing procedure development, prototyping, and documentation. Occasional field travel and strict safety standards apply, with a background in mechanical engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient with SolidWorks for 3D part modeling and drawings.
• Innovative mindset with ability to devise new solutions for customer issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify part drawings and models in SolidWorks to execute engineering projects.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and develop downhole tools and components.
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analysis to ensure tool performance and reliability.
• Develop testing procedures and equipment under guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in prototyping, testing, and validating designs in lab and field environments.
• Prepare and revise engineering documentation for approval.
• Review domestic and international orders for engineering and quality requirements.
• Support manufacturing and field applications as requested.
• May travel to field locations 1–3 days at a time with a valid driver’s license.

Skills

SolidWorks

Innovative mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Oil and gas knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What is a Mechanical Design Engineer?
The Mechanical Design Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of downhole tools and equipment.

In this role, you will:

• Create and modify part drawings and models in SolidWorks to execute engineering projects
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and develop innovative downhole tools and components
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct engineering calculations and analysis to ensure tool performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards
• Develop testing procedures and equipment under guidance of senior engineers
• Assist in prototyping, testing, and validating designs in laboratory and field environments
• Prepare and revise engineering documentation for approval
• Review of domestic and international orders for engineering and quality requirements
• Support manufacturing and field applications as requested
• May be required to travel to field locations 1-3 days at a time, as needed (must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company driver requirement to operate a company vehicle while traveling)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required and Preferred Experience:

• Proficient working knowledge in SolidWorks
• Innovative mindset with ability to imagine new ways of solving customer issues
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions in a mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for hands-on design and engineering
• Basic understanding of oil and gas industry is preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, use hands to manipulate with fingers, handle, or feel
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. (SEF Energy employees shall not manually lift an item weighing more than 50 lbs., they shall utilize mechanical assistance devices. If mechanical assistance devices are not available, utilize a team lift.)
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and working with explosives
• No special vision requirements
• Quiet to loud work environment

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree – Mechanical Engineering required

This is a high-level overview of the main job responsibilities; however, it is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties; at times you may be asked to perform other tasks by your supervisor that is not listed on this job description.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.

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