Oil & Gas Sustaining Engineer II: Cross-Functional Impact

Forum Energy Technologies; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies in Broussard, LA seeks a Sustaining and Applications Engineer to own released drilling products. You will bridge product line managers, development, sales, operations, quality and service to implement changes from field and production issues while maintaining reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare engineering changes, identify improvements, and ensure FAT/3rd party testing and compliant documentation. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in design, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in oil & gas drilling equipment.
• Experience with CAD and ERP; proficient in MS Office.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience generating drawings, specifications, BOMs, and test data.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support for existing or new products.
• Prepare and execute engineering change requests; update drawings, BOMs, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify product improvements using field data, warranty data, nonconformances, and feedback.
• Develop and improve inspection/testing functions for FAT and third-party activities (ABS, DNV, etc.).
• Coordinate with teams to evaluate requirements, operating conditions, interfaces, and feasibility for quotes.
• Draft, publish, and maintain internal and external documentation.
• Ensure compliance with API, ISO, and company quality standards.
• Travel to supplier or rig locations as needed for inspections and surveys.
• Promote safe working practices and adhere to company policies and OSHA rules.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies in Broussard, LA seeks a Sustaining and Applications Engineer to own released drilling products. You will bridge product line managers, development, sales, operations, quality and service to implement changes from field and production issues while maintaining reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare engineering changes, identify improvements, and ensure FAT/3rd party testing and compliant documentation. Travel as needed.