Mechanical Engineer

SLB; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB seeks a Plunger Lift - Mechanical Engineer II for our Crowley, TX facility. You will oversee design, testing, and manufacturing of the Plunger Lift product line and collaborate with field and manufacturing personnel on product development and reliability.

The role emphasizes strong GD&T, 3D modeling (SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo), ERP data management, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of experience as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer.
• Experience designing products for manufacturability and assembly.
• Proficient with ERP master data and drafting procedures.
• Proficient with 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).
• Proficient with engineering data management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support design and manufacturing of Plunger Lift product line.
• Develop technical specifications and designs based on client requirements.
• Manage project controls and risk within budget.
• Identify issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise leadership on complex engineering problems.
• Review and validate product requirements for design feasibility.
• Develop tools and processes to meet engineering goals.
• Communicate on significant issues, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability.
• Maintain ERP master data, BOMs and routings.

Skills

ERP Master Data

GD&T

3D Modeling

Drafting

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Job description

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Plunger Lift - Mechanical Engineer II located in Crowley, TX. The Engineer will oversee and support the design and manufacturing of the Plunger Lift product line at our Crowley manufacturing facility, and is responsible for designing, developing and testing mechanical systems and products. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee and support the design and manufacturing of the Plunger Lift product line.
• Apply advanced knowledge of technical engineering principles and practices in the identification and understanding of client requirements to manage the development of technical specifications and implement designs.
• Manage project controls and risk, ensuring projects are executed within established budget.
• Identify issues, problems, and opportunities to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advise leaders regarding the identification and resolution of complex problems.
• Oversee the review and validation of product requirements to determine feasibility of design constraints.
• Oversee the identification, evaluation, and development of engineering tools and processes necessary to meet a project’s engineering and business goals.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, maintaining a focus on safety, quality and reliability
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate ERP master data, Items, Bill of material (BOM) and routings.
• Oversee tolerance analysis on complex assemblies.
• Have hands-on involvement with product development and manufacturing of plunger lift & gas lift artificial lift systems.
• Have a high degree of involvement with other engineers, as well as field and manufacturing personnel.
• Conduct failure analysis of products
• Identify current workforce strengths and gaps and communicate this information to the director of operations and HR; suggest ways to address training and hiring needs.
• Know and enforce compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Coach and mentor one or two levels of direct reports; assign work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assess performance and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree from an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 4 years of experience as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer.
• Experience with the designing of products for manufacturing machining and assembly.
• Proficient with and oversight of creating and maintaining ERP master data
• Proficient with and oversight of drafting procedures, GD&T, parametric 3D modeling, 2D drafting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Proficient with a parametric 3D modeling software (Solid Works, Ineventor, Creo)
• Proficient with an engineering data management software.
• Ability to properly plan for the long-term development of products
• Ability to listen to input and accept or reject ideas diplomatically will be a daily occurrence
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within oil & gas Industry
• Oracle ERP system experience
• Autodesk Inventor & Vault experience

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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