Mechanical Design Engineer III

Oil States International; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401k

Life insurance

Long/short term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Oil States International is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to act as a CAE/FEA SME for offshore riser components and hang-off systems. You will model, analyze, and validate designs, while collaborating with operations, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires leading prototype testing, guiding junior engineers, and interfacing with customers and certifying authorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or BS with direct experience as specified.
• Advanced experience with FEA using Abaqus or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Applied theory in elastomeric materials design.
• Strong data analysis and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a CAE/FEA SME; interpret loading conditions and analysis outputs.
• Set up models, boundary conditions, and troubleshoot convergence.
• Run and interpret FEA results to verify performance and propose solutions.
• Lead R&D on new products and materials; prototype design and testing.
• Interface with customers and certifying authorities; mentor teammates.

Skills

FEA

Abaqus

SolidWorks

Numerical Analysis

Elastomer design

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

For over 80 years, Oil States has been a highly respected technology and solutions pioneer manufacturing diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications worldwide.

Oil States Industries, Inc. recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid time off as well as health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.

Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? Come join our team!

Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Mechanical Design Engineer III.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Without supervision, become a subject matter expert (SME) in an assigned specialty to support new and existing projects. Products include laminated elastomer bearing based components for offshore riser and tendon connections as well as hang-off systems for offshore riser components. Requires closely partnering with operations, manufacturing engineering, quality and project management. Some interface with Customers, certifying authorities and material/outside fabrication vendors also required.

ENGINEERING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a CAE/FEA SME, a thorough knowledge of a particular code (ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation or other Numerical Analysis software) is required, and must be capable of independently performing the following tasks:
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the associated industry standards, in-house codes and engineering principles that govern the design of assigned product lines
  • Interpret Customer supplied loading conditions and project analysis output requirements, assuring they align with both OSI and industry accepted practices
  • Set up a model and associated boundary conditions and troubleshoot convergence and modeling approach issues
  • Run and interpret the results from FEA to verify component structural and thermal performance, recognize erroneous output or structurally problematic areas and recommend modeling and design solutions
• Other responsibilities may include:
  • Lead research and development projects in terms of new products and materials
  • Lead the design, construction and testing of prototypes to confirm new designs and materials
  • Direct interface with Customers and Certifying Authorities, justifying our products meet project/industry standard requirements
  • Mentor less experienced team members
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree with at least 4 years of direct experience; BS in Mechanical Engineering or related degree with at least 5 years of direct experience
• Advanced experience with FEA, including advanced level of proficiency using SIMULIA Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation or other Numerical Analysis software
• Applied theory in designing with elastomeric materials
• Advanced level of experience with data analysisExcellent organizational skills
• Detail-focused and results-oriented attitude with a sense of urgency
• Handle multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• 5% to 10% travel required, including international travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment – prolonged sitting, use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs
• Lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS –

By contractual requirements this position requires that all persons establish proof of US Citizenship. Dual Citizenship (US citizenship and citizenship of some other country) cannot be accepted. You will be required to provide original or certified copies of documents establishing your citizenship prior to consideration for this position.

Be part of what’s next at Oil States!

Over 80 years in business

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