Mechanical Designer – Downhole Tools & Precision Assemblies

SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support project engineers by delivering detailed layouts for wireline and MWD instruments or downhole tools. The role involves detailing components, specifying tolerances, updating assemblies and BOMs, and providing vendor clarifications. Strong SolidWorks experience and GD&T knowledge are essential.

Hardware-focused designer will work on electromechanical assemblies in an ITAR facility, requiring US citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• Two years mechanical drafting or technical degree.
• 4-6 years of experience with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD 14 (AutoCAD familiarity is a plus).
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Standards.
• GD&T experience and hands-on exposure to mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Provide design layouts for mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Detail design of mechanical piece parts and assemblies.
• Specify mechanical tolerances and determine stack-up for proper assembly.
• Maintain documents engineering change status.
• Prepare and update assemblies and BOMs.
• Provide design clarifications to machining vendors.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Mechanical design

Education

Two years mechanical drafting or technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Machining practices

Drafting software experience

Job description

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support project engineers by delivering detailed layouts for wireline and MWD instruments or downhole tools. The role involves detailing components, specifying tolerances, updating assemblies and BOMs, and providing vendor clarifications. Strong SolidWorks experience and GD&T knowledge are essential.

Hardware-focused designer will work on electromechanical assemblies in an ITAR facility, requiring US citizenship or permanent residency.