Mechanical Engineer

Wolverine Oilfield Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Oilfield Technologies, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical development, sustainment, and reliability of its downhole tool lines. You will drive durability, manufacturability, and field performance improvements across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with electrical, firmware, and operations teams to handle HPHT drilling environments.

The role is full-time and on-site in Houston, requiring hands-on ownership of mechanical components and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 3-7 years of experience in downhole tool design, sustainment, or field support (MWD/LWD/RSS preferred).
• Strong understanding of HPHT mechanical design for drilling environments.
• Experience with mechanical assemblies such as mud-pulse telemetry pulsers, LWD collar components, RSS mechanisms, and ruggedized downhole housings.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drafting (SolidWorks preferred).
• Hands-on experience with tolerance analysis, material selection, and DFM for harsh environments.
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and fatigue considerations for downhole tools.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting full product lifecycles from concept to field sustainment.
• Strong collaboration with electrical, firmware, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design, sustainment, and reliability of downhole tool lines.
• Drive durability, manufacturability, and field performance improvements.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and operations teams to meet HPHT demands across lifecycle.
• Support full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to testing, production, and field sustainment.

Skills

Mechanical design

HPHT design

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Tolerance analysis

DFM - design for manufacturability

Vibration/shock/fatigue analysis

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Description

Wolverine Oilfield Technologies, based in Houston, Texas, is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specializing in advanced MWD (Measurement While Drilling), LWD (Logging While Drilling), and RSS (Rotary Steerable System) technology solutions for the oil and gas industry. Renowned for its cutting-edge designs and continuous innovation, Wolverine Oilfield Technologies has established itself as a leader in high-speed data telemetry. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technological advancements to drive industry performance and reliability.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX focuses on the mechanical development, sustainment, and reliability of Wolverine's commercialized downhole product lines. The Mechanical Engineer will support MWD tools—including mud-pulse telemetry pulsers, LWD collar assemblies, and rotary steerable system (RSS) technologies—by driving improvements in durability, manufacturability, and field performance. This role involves hands-on ownership of mechanical components and assemblies across the full product lifecycle, from design and testing to sustaining engineering and integration with third-party systems. The engineer will work closely with electrical, firmware, and operations teams to ensure Wolverine's downhole tools meet the high-shock, high-temperature, and high-pressure demands of drilling environments while supporting the continued growth and evolution of Wolverine's technology portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 3-7 years of experience minimum in downhole tool design, sustainment, or field support (MWD/LWD/RSS preferred)
• Strong understanding of high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) mechanical design for drilling environments
• Experience with mechanical assemblies such as mud-pulse telemetry pulsers, LWD collar components, rotary steerable system (RSS) mechanisms, and ruggedized downhole housings
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drafting (SolidWorks preferred)
• Hands-on experience with tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacturability in harsh environments
• Familiarity with vibration, shock, and fatigue considerations for downhole tools
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience supporting full product lifecycles - from concept and prototyping to testing, production, and field sustainment
• Strong collaboration skills with electrical, firmware, and operations teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support fast-paced development cycles
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities